United 93 (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
United 93 is a 2006 historical drama directed by Paul Greengrass, starring Liza Colón-Zayas and David Alan Basche. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $76.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It won 2 awards from 10 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is United 93 About?
The premise of United 93 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This gripping drama recreates the events of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. The film portrays the passengers and crew as they learn about the attacks and bravely fight back against the hijackers. It also depicts the perspectives of families anxiously awaiting news and the flight controllers working to understand the unfolding crisis. Through a realistic and intense portrayal, the film honors the courage and sacrifice of those aboard.
United 93 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- september 11 2001
- based on true story
- islamic terrorism
- commercial air travel
- passenger
- plane
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- terrorist
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- muslim
- american history
- passenger plane
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- world trade center manhattan new york city
- one day timespan
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- year 2001
- 2000s
- september
- autumn
- shanksville pennsylvania
- shanksville
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- disaster film
- new york city
- reference to allah
- allahu akbar
- epilogue
- muslim extremist
- heroism
- hero
- rescue attempt
- 9 11 01
- airplane hijack
- subtitled scene
- 9 11
- docudrama drama
- unhappy ending
- tragedy drama
- terrorist plot
- doomed
- hijack
- united airlines flight 93
- prayer
- air traffic control
- suicide
- military
- bomb
- airplane
- suicide bomber
United 93 Cast
Liza Colón-Zayas leads the cast, with David Alan Basche. Directed by Paul Greengrass.
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Director Paul Greengrass
More from Paul Greengrass
More films directed by Paul Greengrass, best-rated first: The Bourne Ultimatum, Bloody Sunday, News of the World and The Bourne Supremacy.
United 93 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave United 93 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 71% User score
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United 93 Plot Summary
What happens in United 93 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins bright and early on September 11, 2001, showcasing the hijackers engaged in prayer within their hotel room before they set off for Newark Liberty International Airport. Upon arrival, the passengers and crew board United Airlines Flight 93, unwittingly accompanied by the hijackers. As the flight prepares for takeoff, it encounters heavy rush hour traffic, causing a short delay while the other three planned hijackings successfully take off without incident.
Full summary
The whole story of United 93, scene by scene
United 93 Box Office & Budget
United 93 grossed $76.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost. $31.5 million came from the US and Canada and $45.2 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.7M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31.5M
- International
- $45.2M
- Budget
- $15M
United 93 Awards & Nominations
United 93 won 2 awards from 10 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2007, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
2 wins10 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2007 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Direction – Paul Greengrass
- Won Best Editing
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay – Paul Greengrass
- Nominated Best Sound
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Critics' Choice 2007 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Paul Greengrass
- Nominated Best Picture
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Oscars 2007 2 nominations- Nominated Directing – Paul Greengrass
- Nominated Film Editing
United 93 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of United 93.
How Well Do You Know United 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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What day did United Airlines Flight 93 operate on?
Cars in United 93
14 cars on screen, including the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant and the BMW 740i E38.
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1999 Mitsubishi Galant Minor role -
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1995 Chevrolet Astro Background role
United 93 Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “United 93 (Flight 93)” and “United 93 (Vuelo 93)”.
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- United 93 (Flight 93)
- United 93 (Vuelo 93)
- 93航班
- United vol 93
- Юнайтед 93
- Let 93
- 93-iasis reisas
- Zborul United 93
- ユナイテッド93：2006
- Flug 93
- Uçuş 93
- Vol 93
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- Потерянный рейс
- Let číslo 93
- Voo 93
- A United 93-as
- Πτήση 93
- טיסה 93
- Lot 93
- Voo United 93
- Полет 93
- 플라이트 93
- 聯航93
- Загублений рейс
- ไฟลท์ 93 ดิ่งนรก11กันยา
- Vuelo 93
- ユナイテッド93
- Chuyến Bay Số Hiệu 93
- الرحلة رقم 93
- 聯合93
- 93 航班
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United 93 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of United 93, each answered in a sentence.
How long is United 93?
United 93 runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was United 93 released?
United 93 was released on April 28, 2006.
Who directed United 93?
United 93 was directed by Paul Greengrass.
More films by Paul Greengrass Who is in the cast of United 93?
United 93 stars Liza Colón-Zayas and David Alan Basche.
How much did United 93 make at the box office?
United 93 grossed $76.7 million worldwide ($31.5 million domestic, $45.2 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is United 93 rated?
United 93 has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 90 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did United 93 win?
United 93 won 2 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Direction at the BAFTA 2007.
Does United 93 have a post-credit scene?
No. United 93 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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