United 93

A sobering story of bravery and defiance, United 93 recounts the harrowing events on board one of four hijacked planes of the September 11 attacks, in which a group of passengers fought to retake control of their flight from terrorists who had taken it over. With stunning starkness, Paul Greengrass masterfully captured the chaos and panic of that day, as government officials, airlines, and air traffic controllers scrambled to respond to the crisis. The film takes a few minutes to build before unleashing tension and heart-pounding drama, culminating in a tragic outcome that will leave viewers numb.