United (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2011, United is a drama and history film directed by James Strong, running about 90 minutes. “The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.
Who’s in it. United stars David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy, Jack O'Connell as Bobby Charlton, Sam Claflin as Duncan Edwards and Dougray Scott as Matt Busby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, United has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of United tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch United (2011)?
- In US, United is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 worth watching?
- United holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in United?
- United stars David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott and Dean Andrews.
- When was United released?
- United was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.