Movies like United 93

Zero Dark Thirty chronicles the decade-long hunt for Al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks. Fans of United 93's gritty realism and its portrayal of American responses to terrorism will appreciate this film's attention to detail and its thriller-esque style.

Captain Phillips is a tense thriller based on the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Though different in setting, it offers a similarly gripping recount of real-life events and focuses on the bravery and strategic thinking in a hostage situation.

Sully, which recounts Captain Chesley Sullenberger's emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, shares the theme of aviation and crisis with United 93. It also offers an intense, fact-based storyline that celebrates the heroism of those involved.

Deepwater Horizon dramatizes the catastrophic oil spill of the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon. United 93 fans may appreciate the movie's intense depiction of a real-life disaster, the on-the-ground feel of the action, and the focus on individual bravery.

World Trade Center tells the true story of two Port Authority police officers trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks. Like United 93, this film is based on the true events of 9/11, and offers a reverent look at the tragedy, focusing on the heroism and resilience of individuals.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close follows a young boy who lost his father during the September 11 attacks. Although it is more of an emotional drama compared to the stark realism in United 93, it similarly tackles the personal impacts of the events of 9/11.