A United Kingdom
2016 · 111 min · Director: Amma Asante
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In the late 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland is studying law in Britain in preparation for his eventual ascension to the throne. There, the dashing prince falls in love with a white British clerk, Ruth Williams, and they plan to marry. While they suspect that his uncle, the Regent, would disapprove, nothing prepares them for the diplomatic firestorm and domestic political tumult their defiant love would spark. Now facing a citizenry leery of a white Briton as their Queen, the international opposition is even more unyielding from the British holding their land as a protectorate and fearful of South Africa's racist backlash to this affront to their apartheid domination. Against all odds, King Khama and Ruth must struggle to maintain their love and help their people in a land that would become the Republic of Botswana.
Emotional fingerprint
A United Kingdom (2016) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Empathy 30%, Love 25%, Anxiety 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Empathy, Love, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, History, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Empathy, Love and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Emotional journey
- Hope
- Love
- Relief
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Hope | Love | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Hope | 40 % | 28 % | 23 % | 3 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Love | 51 % | 34 % | 44 % | 6 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Love | 65 % | 34 % | 55 % | 5 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 66 % | 31 % | 50 % | 9 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Love | 61 % | 34 % | 49 % | 18 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Love | 65 % | 26 % | 44 % | 13 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 73 % | 29 % | 34 % | 13 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Hope | 73 % | 45 % | 26 % | 26 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Tension | 64 % | 39 % | 20 % | 24 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Sadness | 57 % | 25 % | 20 % | 9 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 63 % | 21 % | 23 % | 1 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 70 % | 25 % | 26 % | 1 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Sadness | 71 % | 35 % | 29 % | 5 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 70 % | 36 % | 26 % | 6 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Sadness | 74 % | 34 % | 40 % | 6 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Love | 76 % | 45 % | 61 % | 20 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Hope | 71 % | 57 % | 56 % | 35 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Hope | 71 % | 64 % | 38 % | 46 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Relief | 78 % | 72 % | 30 % | 65 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Lady Lilly Canning
Tshekedi Khama
Charles
Nash
Reverend James Manners
Missionary
Manager
Details
- Directed by
- Amma Asante
- Written by
- Guy Hibbert, Susan Williams
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2016
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Country
- Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Empathy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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