Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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 governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasMon, Jan 9, 2017Palm Springs International Film Festival
GB
- In CinemasThu, Oct 6, 2016London Film Festival
CA
- In CinemasFri, Sep 9, 2016Toronto International Film Festival
AU
- In CinemasMon, Dec 26, 2016
FR
- In CinemasWed, Mar 29, 2017
DE
- In CinemasThu, Mar 30, 2017
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.
Cast
Top of the call sheet
David Oyelowo
as Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
as Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
as Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
as Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
as Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
as Muriel Williams
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