United 93 (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2006, United 93 is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Greengrass, running about 111 minutes. “September 11, 2001. Four planes were hijacked. Three of them reached their target. This is the story of the fourth.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A real-time account of the events on United Flight 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11 that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania when passengers foiled the terrorist plot.

Who’s in it. United 93 stars J.J. Johnson as Captain Jason M. Dahl, Polly Adams as Deborah Welsh, Trish Gates as Sandra Bradshaw and Nancy McDoniel as Lorraine G. Bay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, United 93 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch United 93 page.

If you liked it. Fans of United 93 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch United 93 (2006)?
In US, United 93 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is United 93 worth watching?
United 93 holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in United 93?
United 93 stars J.J. Johnson, Polly Adams, Trish Gates, Nancy McDoniel and Starla Benford.
When was United 93 released?
United 93 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.