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United

Name: United
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2011-01-02
Cast: David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott, Dean Andrews

2011 | 91 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Air or Sully, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

United is based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary "Busby Babes", the youngest side ever to win the Football League and the 1958 Munich Air Crash that claimed eight of the their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Strong

David TennantJimmy Murphy
Jack O'ConnellBobby Charlton
Sam ClaflinDuncan Edwards
Dougray ScottMatt Busby
Dean AndrewsBert Whalley
Kate AshfieldAlma George
David CalderHarold Hardman
Neil DudgeonAlan Hardaker
Tim HealyTommy Skinner
Melanie HillCissie Charlton