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A United Kingdom

6.620161h 51mMovieDramaHistory

The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African…

DirectorAmma Asante
WriterGuy Hibbert
ProducersWidens Pkolo Dorsainville·Guy Hibbert

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Amma Asante

DODavid Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Seretse Khama
RPRosamund Pike
Rosamund Pike
Ruth Williams-Khama
TFTom Felton
Tom Felton
Rufus Lancaster
JDJack Davenport
Jack Davenport
Sir Alistair Canning
TPTerry Pheto
Terry Pheto
Naledi Khama
LCLaura Carmichael
Laura Carmichael
Muriel Williams
JOJessica Oyelowo
Jessica Oyelowo
Lady Lilly Canning
VKVusi Kunene
Vusi Kunene
Tshekedi Khama
NLNicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas Lyndhurst
George Williams
AOArnold Oceng
Arnold Oceng
Charles
AHAnastasia Hille
Anastasia Hille
Dot Williams
CHCharlotte Hope
Charlotte Hope
Olivia Lancaster

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A United Kingdom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A United Kingdom?

A United Kingdom isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is A United Kingdom on Netflix?

No, A United Kingdom is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is A United Kingdom on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A United Kingdom isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A United Kingdom for free?

A United Kingdom isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is A United Kingdom based on a true story?

Yes — A United Kingdom is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).