United
"The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes"
Originally released in 2011. United is a drama/history film. directed by James Strong.
Starring David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, and Sam Claflin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 2011
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (165 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Tennant
as Jimmy Murphy
Jack O'Connell
as Bobby Charlton
Sam Claflin
as Duncan Edwards
Dougray Scott
as Matt Busby
Dean Andrews
as Bert Whalley
Kate Ashfield
as Alma George
David Calder
as Harold Hardman
Neil Dudgeon
as Alan Hardaker
Melanie Hill
as Cissie Charlton
Philip Hill-Pearson
as Eddie Colman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lipsync Productions
- World Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United about?
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 num...
Who directed United?
United was directed by James Strong.
How long is United?
United has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was United released?
United was released on January 2, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in United?
The main cast of United includes David Tennant, Jack O'Connell, Sam Claflin, Dougray Scott, Dean Andrews.
Is United worth watching?
United has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 165 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.