The top five Manchester United related movies to watch

With the football suspended and Manchester United not in action here are some of the best United documentaries to keep you entertained.

Many people have been forced to stay inside indefinitely for the next few weeks and with football suspended until May, avid supporters have a huge void in their life. Manchester United can often provide the necessary escape from reality, so we have compiled a list of United related documentaries on Netflix and Amazon Prime to help you fill the void during this unprecedented and uncertain times.

These documentaries and movies are sure to bring you the distraction which you crave.

Here are our top five picks.

1. Busby (Amazon Prime)

This highly acclaimed movie which was released in 2019 charts the rise and background of the club’s first legendary coach, Matt Busby.

It offers exciting insight by the man himself about his life and experiences from previously recorded tapes. This documentary is sure to give you even more knowledge about the Red Devils.

2. United (Amazon Prime)

This is the cinematic depiction of the terrible Munich tragedy. The film focuses on United legends Duncan Edwards, Bobby Charlton and the United assistant manager Jimmy Murphy.

The cast is a star studded line up, with former Doctor Who actor David Tennant, Unbroken star Jack O’Connel and Hunger Games heartthrob, Sam Claflin all playing leading roles.

This is an incredibly poignant and moving film which is a definite tear-jerker, but an equally important depiction of those who sadly lost their life in the disaster.

3. The Class of 92 (Amazon Prime)

This documentary charts the rise of the six amazing United academy products, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, David Beckham, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes who made indelible contributions to the Red Devils’ history.

A highly recommended watch, with great insight into the lives and rise of these United legends.

4. Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets to success (Netflix)

This one is sure to make you reminisce. The club’s legendary manager gives some valuable advice and recounts his incredible 27 year spell at Old Trafford.

A must watch for hardcore United fans or aspiring managers. Ferguson’s insight is inspirational and candid.

5. Rooney: The man behind the goals (Netflix)

This documentary delves into the life of United’s greatest ever goalscorer as Wayne Rooney offers the BBC an insight into his personal life.

Narrated by Gary Lineker and with moving personal interviews from team-mates as well as montages of Rooney’s best goals, it is a must watch if you are desperately missing the football.

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Did we miss out any other Manchester United documentaries which you would recommend?

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