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Unstoppable

Play trailer Poster for Unstoppable PG-13 Released Nov 12, 2010 1h 34m Action Mystery & Thriller Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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87% Tomatometer 195 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of a veteran engineer (Denzel Washington) and a young conductor (Chris Pine), who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.
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As fast, loud, and relentless as the train at the center of the story, Unstoppable is perfect popcorn entertainment -- and director Tony Scott's best movie in years.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) It’s a genuinely thrilling nail-biter. Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Keith Uhlich Time Out Let’s give credit where it’s due: Scott’s on his A-game — as opposed to, ugh, Spy Game — for this occasionally exhilarating piece of popcorn cinema. Rated: 3/5 Mar 23, 2023 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Packed with stunts that would make even Tom Cruise grimace, Unstoppable is an adrenaline-fueled action flick that leaves you at the edge of your seat until the very end. Rated: B+ Sep 9, 2017 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Scott delivers an exciting and fast-paced ride that audiences will enjoy, largely due to the affability of his two leading men. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 3, 2023 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson You will never see a more growling, intimidating, and unrelenting inanimate object in a movie like this train. Rated: 4/5 Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Director Tony Scott certainly likes action films and casting Denzel Washington. Rated: 6/10 Nov 30, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Blu B An Action Thriller Classic. Great film for Tony Scott to go out on. Besides the opening there is hardly of the music video style editing here or crazy color filters. Even with that gone it's still really well directed especially the action scenes. If any of the human stunts aren't CGI you'd fooled me. The action scenes are just jaw dropping and first rate all around. The practical effects that went into this is awesome to watch. While there are lots of news reel cuts that kind of don't feel needed it doesn't really matter. The action scenes are just that stunning. Excellent cinematography overall and everything else is really good. This is very much a no frills thriller with as basic a plot as you can get. Simple characters, not a lot of depth but are all really smart, given simple motivations, and really good performances. Rosario is really good and the best one. It gets jumpy at first cutting between Pine/Washington and the setup of the accident and the control center for a while. But eventually it settles and finds a rhythm that really never lets up. Great fast editing when needed, slow to start but just builds and never lets up just like a train. It's predictable and very much a popcorn movie but done in the best possible way. Anyone who wants a good popcorn flick, thriller, action, or is a fan of Scott or any actors in this should check this out. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 34 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Language and Sequences of Action Peril!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $81,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Edward F Poor mans Runaway Train. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Forrest J D Quite possibly the dumbest action movie I’ve ever seen in my life. Clique is too kind. The daughters at the end standing next to each other gushing over their Dad. Cheese isn’t even that cheesy. I thought they were gonna break into a dance routine. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Gavin H. This was one of my favorite action movies when it came out! I was 9 years old when it released and my parents got it for me after doing good on my school tests at the end of the school year. Even now 15 years later I still find myself going back to this film and watching it. While it’s not everyone’s favorite movie it’s one of mine. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Mitchell S Two things I love: trains and action movies!! The stakes are so high, it's fast-paced, and the haunting rumble of our runaway antagonist makes my skin crawl. And on top of that, Chris Pine and Denzel Washington have incredible chemistry!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of a veteran engineer (Denzel Washington) and a young conductor (Chris Pine), who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.
Director
Tony Scott
Producer
Julie Yorn, Tony Scott, Mimi Rogers, Eric McLeod, Alex Young
Screenwriter
Mark Bomback
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Scott Free Productions, Prospect Park
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language|Sequences of Action Peril)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 12, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 30, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.6M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby, SDDS, DTS
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