A UNITED KINGDOM is the true story of the forbidden love of King Seretse Khama of Botswana (David Oyelowo) and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white woman from London, which caused an international uproar when they decided to marry in the late 1940as just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa. It was a decision that altered the course of African history.. Purchase A United Kingdom on digital and stream instantly or download offline. David Oyelowo (Selma) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) star in this inspiring true story of the forbidden love between the King of Botswana and a white English woman in the 1940s. When they decided to marry just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa, it caused an international uproar. But their passionate.
"A United Kingdom" is streaming now on Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, Sky Store & 1 other service. See all options, including free & 4K.. The prince of Bechuanaland and an English clerk fight against racism for the right to be together and for the independence of Botswana.