United 93 (2006)
Passengers and crew fight back against hijackers in a harrowing, real-time account of 9/11.
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.
How intense is United 93?
United 93 is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What United 93 feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream United 93
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is United 93 for you?
Is United 93 scary?
Yes, properly. United 93 is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is United 93 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is United 93 sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is United 93 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is United 93?
United 93 runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream United 93?
United 93 is streaming on Peacock and YouTube (free).
Does United 93 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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