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Flight 93 (2006): Cast & Plot

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Flight 93 is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Peter Markle, starring Brennan Elliott as Todd Beamer, Ty Olsson and Jeffrey Nordling. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Flight 93 (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Peter Markle
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Flight 93 About?

The premise of Flight 93 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Flight 93 is a 2006 made‑for‑TV drama directed by Peter Markle that depicts the hijacking of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. It debuted on A&E on January 30, 2006 and was rebroadcast throughout the year. The narrative centers on eight passengers—Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett, Jeremy Glick, Lauren Grandcolas, Donald Greene, Nicole Miller and Honor Elizabeth Wainio—while also featuring brief appearances by other travelers such as Donald and Jean Peterson and flight attendant Sandra Bradshaw.

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Cast & crew

Flight 93 Cast & Characters

Brennan Elliott leads the cast as Todd Beamer, with Ty Olsson as Mark Bingham and Jeffrey Nordling as Tom Burnett. Directed by Peter Markle; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Flight 93

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From the director

More from Peter Markle

More films directed by Peter Markle, best-rated first: Bat*21, Youngblood, Hot Dog... The Movie and Odds Are.

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Plot

Flight 93 Plot Summary

What happens in Flight 93 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On the morning of September 11, 2001, first officer LeRoy Homer Jr. dresses for duty, shares a kiss with his wife and daughter, and heads to Newark Liberty International Airport. Passengers board United Airlines Flight 93 at Newark, among them Tom Burnett, Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Elizabeth Wainio, and Nicole Miller. Four hijackers — Ziad Jarrah, Saeed al-Ghamdi, Ahmed al-Haznawi, and Ahmed Alnami — also board, and the plane lifts off bound for San Francisco.

Full summary

The whole story of Flight 93, scene by scene

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Videos

Flight 93 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Flight 93.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Flight 93?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who was the first officer on United Airlines Flight 93?

Cars

Cars in Flight 93

4 cars on screen, including the 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the FMC B1200.

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  • FMC B1200 in Flight 93 FMC B1200 Minor role
  • 1963 International Harvester CO-8190 in Flight 93 1963 International Harvester CO-8190 Minor role
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Details

Flight 93 Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Flight 93 - Todesflug am 11. September” and “11 septembre - Le détournement du vol 93”.

Also known as
  • Flight 93 - Todesflug am 11. September
  • 11 septembre - Le détournement du vol 93
  • Flight 93 - Es geschah am 11. September
  • Vôo United 93
  • Lot 93 z Newark
  • A 93-as járat hősei - A terror markában
  • טיסה 93
  • Vuelo 93
  • Рейс 93
  • Vôo 93 - O Filme
  • Let 93
  • 93号航班
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  • 플라이트 93
  • El vol 93

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FAQ

Flight 93 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Flight 93, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Flight 93?

Flight 93 runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Flight 93 released?

Flight 93 was released on January 30, 2006.

Who directed Flight 93?

Flight 93 was directed by Peter Markle.

More films by Peter Markle

Who is in the cast of Flight 93?

Flight 93 stars Brennan Elliott as Todd Beamer, Ty Olsson as Mark Bingham and Jeffrey Nordling as Tom Burnett, among 11 credited actors.

Does Flight 93 have a post-credit scene?

No. Flight 93 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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