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United (2011)

PG-13 · 2011-01-02 · 1h 30m · EN
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The true story of how the world's most popular team rose from the ashes

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.

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James StrongDirectorChris ChibnallWriter

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David TennantDavid TennantJimmy MurphyJack O'ConnellJack O'ConnellBobby CharltonSam ClaflinSam ClaflinDuncan EdwardsDougray ScottDougray ScottMatt BusbyDean AndrewsDean AndrewsBert WhalleyKate AshfieldKate AshfieldAlma GeorgeDavid CalderDavid CalderHarold HardmanNeil DudgeonNeil DudgeonAlan HardakerMelanie HillMelanie HillCissie CharltonPhilip Hill-PearsonPhilip Hill-PearsonEddie ColmanThomas HowesThomas HowesMark JonesThomas HowesThomas HowesMark Jones

Keywords

Football (soccer)Sports documentaryHistorical eventAirplane crashManchester united

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityFootball Soccer · Sports Documentary · Historical EventDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference231528Actor preference16059 · 63958 · 333

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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 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 long is United?

United has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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