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Unstoppable

Unstoppable

Action · Thriller · 2010

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 veteran engineer Frank Barnes, and young conductor Will Colson, who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

Movie details

Unstoppable

“1,000,000 tons. 100,000 lives. 100 minutes.”

2010 Action · Thriller 1h 38m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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 veteran engineer Frank Barnes, and young conductor Will Colson, who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tony Scott

Written by

Mark Bomback

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Frank Barnes

Chris Pine

Chris Pine

Will Colson

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Connie Hooper

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Oscar Galvin, VP of Operations

Kevin Corrigan

Kevin Corrigan

Inspector Scott Werner

Lew Temple

Lew Temple

Ned Oldham

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Bunny

Court is in session

Put Unstoppable on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.