United (2011): Cast & Plot
United is a 2011 historical drama directed by James Strong, starring Dougray Scott as Matt Busby, David Tennant and Jack O'Connell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- James Strong
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lipsync Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is United About?
The premise of United without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on the rise of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes, the youngest side ever to win the Football League, and the 1958 Munich air disaster that claimed eight players, the film uses first‑hand interviews with survivors and their families to tell an inspiring tale of a club and its community rebuilding after tragedy.
United Cast & Characters
Dougray Scott leads the cast as Matt Busby, with David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy and Jack O'Connell as Bobby Charlton. Directed by James Strong; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Strong
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Dougray Scott as Matt Busby -
David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy -
Jack O'Connell as Bobby Charlton - Bill Fellows as Robert Charlton
Also Starring in United
· 14 more- Jamie Martin Charlton Athletic Player
- Melanie Hill Cissie Charlton
- Sam Claflin Duncan Edwards
- Thomas Howes Mark Jones
- Philip Hill-Pearson Eddie Colman
- Brogan West David Pegg
- Ben Peel Harry Gregg
- Neil Dudgeon Alan Hardaker
- Kate Ashfield Alma George
- David Calder Harold Hardman
- Dean Andrews Bert Whalley
- Tim Healy Tommy Skinner
- Kyle Ward Nobby Stiles
- Amelia Young Emily
More from James Strong
More films directed by James Strong, best-rated first: Words of War, Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story, Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead and Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned.
United Plot Summary
What happens in United 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
The drama opens in the autumn of 1956, tracing Manchester United’s ascent under manager Matt Busby and the intimate bond between assistant manager Jimmy Murphy and the young star Bobby Charlton. Under Busby, the club starts to cultivate the famed “Busby Babes,” a homegrown core built around Duncan Edwards at centre-half, Mark Jones at left-half, Eddie Colman on the outside, and David Pegg on the outside left. A rare signing then arrives in late 1957 with Northern Irish goalkeeper Harry Gregg.
Full summary
The whole story of United, scene by scene
United Trailers & Videos
The trailer of United.
How Well Do You Know United?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the Manchester United manager under whom the club builds its famous young squad?
Cars in United
4 cars on screen, including the 1964 Austin LD and the 1963 Commer Cob Series III.
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1964 Austin LD Minor role -
1963 Commer Cob Series III Minor role -
1952 Austin A40 Somerset Background role -
Volkswagen unknown T1 Typ 2 Background role
United Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “United - Die Legende der Busby Babes” and “Юнайтед. Мюнхенская трагедия”.
- Also known as
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- United - Die Legende der Busby Babes
- Юнайтед. Мюнхенская трагедия
- יונייטד
- Юнайтед: Мюнхенська трагедія
- Манчестър Юнайтед
- 曼联重生
- 유나이티드
- 曼聯重生
- ユナイテッド -ミュンヘンの悲劇-
- ยูไนเต็ด สู้สุดฝันวันแห่งชัยชนะ
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United FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of United, each answered in a sentence.
How long is United?
United runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was United released?
United was released on January 2, 2011.
Who directed United?
United was directed by James Strong.
More films by James Strong Who is in the cast of United?
United stars Dougray Scott as Matt Busby, David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy and Jack O'Connell as Bobby Charlton, among 18 credited actors.
Does United have a post-credit scene?
No. United has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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