12 Unbelievable Films Starting with U

1. Unbreakable (2000)

This M. Night Shyamalan-directed superhero film follows the life of David Dunn (Bruce Willis), a man who survives a devastating train crash unscathed. As he learns more about his abilities, he must face off against Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), a man with brittle bone disease who believes that Dunn is the only one who can kill him.

"Unbreakable" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $248 million worldwide. It was praised for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and Shyamalan's signature twist ending.

2. Under Siege (1992)

Steven Seagal stars in this action-thriller as Casey Ryback, a former Navy SEAL who must stop a group of terrorists from taking control of a nuclear submarine. The film features intense action sequences, including a memorable scene in which Ryback fights off attackers with a fork.

"Under Siege" was a box office hit, grossing over $156 million worldwide. It spawned two sequels, "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory" (1995) and "Under Siege: Ultimate Force" (2002).

3. Unforgiven (1992)

Clint Eastwood directed and starred in this Western drama about William Munny (Eastwood), a retired outlaw who is forced to return to his violent past to collect a bounty. The film features a stellar cast, including Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, and Richard Harris.

"Unforgiven" was a critical and commercial success, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made.

4. Up (2009)

Pixar Animation Studios' "Up" is a heartwarming adventure film about Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), an elderly widower who decides to fly his house to South America with the help of a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell (Jordan Nagai).

"Up" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $735 million worldwide. It won two Academy Awards, for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score.

5. Up in the Air (2009)

Jason Reitman directed and wrote this comedy-drama about Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), a corporate downsizer who travels around the country firing people. As he becomes disillusioned with his job, he begins to question his own life choices.

"Up in the Air" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $169 million worldwide. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

6. U-571 (2000)

This submarine thriller follows the crew of the USS Archer (SSN-678), who are tasked with capturing an Enigma machine from a German U-boat during World War II. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel, and Jon Bon Jovi.

"U-571" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $205 million worldwide. It was praised for its realistic action sequences and its accurate depiction of submarine warfare.

7. Ultraviolet (2006)

This science fiction action film stars Milla Jovovich as Violet, a vampire who is hunted by both humans and vampires. The film follows Violet as she tries to find a cure for the virus that turned her into a vampire.

"Ultraviolet" was a critical and commercial failure, grossing only $31 million worldwide. It was panned by critics for its confusing plot and poor acting.

8. Untraceable (2008)

This crime thriller stars Diane Lane as Jennifer Marsh, an FBI agent who investigates a website that allows people to vote on whether convicted criminals should live or die. As she gets closer to the truth, she must face her own moral dilemmas.

"Untraceable" was a critical and commercial failure, grossing only $23 million worldwide. It was criticized for its far-fetched plot and its graphic violence.

9. The Usual Suspects (1995)

This crime thriller follows Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey), a con artist who is the only survivor of a heist gone wrong. As he tells his story to the police, he slowly reveals the truth about the crime and his involvement in it.

"The Usual Suspects" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $233 million worldwide. It won two Academy Awards, for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Spacey).

10. Unknown (2011)

This action thriller stars Liam Neeson as Dr. Martin Harris, a man who awakens from a coma to find that his identity has been stolen. As he tries to prove his true identity, he must face off against a powerful organization that will stop at nothing to keep him silent.

"Unknown" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $255 million worldwide. It was praised for its suspenseful plot and Neeson's strong performance.

11. Unbroken (2014)

This biographical drama tells the story of Louis Zamperini (Jack O'Connell), an Olympic runner who is captured by the Japanese during World War II. He endures years of torture and starvation in a POW camp, but never gives up hope.

"Unbroken" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $163 million worldwide. It was praised for its inspiring story and its powerful performances.

12. Uglydolls (2019)

This animated musical comedy follows the Uglydolls, a group of misfit toys who are rejected by the perfect toys in the Institute of Perfection. They must learn to embrace their flaws and find their own place in the world.

"Uglydolls" was a critical and commercial failure, grossing only $32 million worldwide. It was criticized for its unoriginal story and its annoying characters.