United 93 (2006)

Kernel Score: 81% · 1,606 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama, History, Crime, Thriller, Action

Released: 2006-04-28

Runtime: 111 minutes

Where to watch United 93

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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

United 93 parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this R-rated docudrama is a real-time account of the 9/11 hijacking and crash of United Flight 93.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Rated R for the terror and violence of a real hijacking and plane crash based on true events.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Paul Greengrass

Cast

  • 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
  • Starla Benford as Wanda Anita Green
  • Trish Gates as Sandra Bradshaw
  • Nancy McDoniel as Lorraine G. Bay
  • David Alan Basche as Todd Beamer
  • Richard Bekins as William Joseph Cashman
  • Susan Blommaert as Jane Folger

United 93 FAQ

Is United 93 good?

United 93 has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,606 audience ratings.

Where can I watch United 93?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is United 93 OK for kids?

United 93 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated docudrama is a real-time account of the 9/11 hijacking and crash of United Flight 93.

What movies are like United 93?

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