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United 93
MOVIHERO READ
Steady thriller with a balanced watch profile. Best if a closely observed account of an unfolding emergency.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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 terror…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for United 93.
MoviHero lists April 28, 2006 as the release date for United 93. Paul Greengrass is the listed director. The listed cast includes J.J. Johnson as Captain Jason M. Dahl, Gary Commock as First Officer LeRoy Homer, Polly Adams as Deborah Welsh, Opal Alladin as CeeCee Lyles. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 28, 2006
GenresDrama · Thriller · History
Runtime1h 51m
DirectorPaul Greengrass
CastJ.J. Johnson as Captain Jason M. Dahl, Gary Commock as First Officer LeRoy Homer, Polly Adams as Deborah Welsh, Opal Alladin as CeeCee Lyles
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is United 93 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
United 93 runs 1h 51m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 1,717 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch United 93?
United 93 reconstructs the flight and air-traffic response during the September 11 attacks. Its procedural approach follows people trying to understand an unfolding emergency without the information available afterward.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01United 93 reconstructs the flight and air-traffic response during the September 11 attacks
02a closely observed account of an unfolding emergency
03a film focused on passengers, crew, and air-traffic staff
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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01Pacing5/10
02Emotional Impact5/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary2/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a closely observed account of an unfolding emergency
02a film focused on passengers, crew, and air-traffic staff
THINK TWICE IF
01you find depictions of September 11 distressing
02you want a wider explanation of the subsequent wars
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about United 93
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“United 93 is not an easy film to watch, but it honors the unprecedented circumstances of United 93 on September 11.”
Viewer reaction
“A remarkable film that I didn't want to watch but felt compelled to and felt numb at the very end.”
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