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Unstoppable

PG-13

Released Nov 12, 2010

1h 34m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

List

87%

198 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

100,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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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Critics Consensus

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

Times (UK)

It’s a genuinely thrilling nail-biter.

Jul 31, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Director Tony Scott certainly likes action films and casting Denzel Washington.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 30, 2020

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alan g

Great action movie. Great acting. Realistic situations. Real thrill ride.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Deke P

This is a RUNAWAY TRAIN movie. Continuous action, thrills, & suspense, somewhat like that old train movie starring BORNINE, & the long scene shootout on a train in the 1964(or 3?) classic HOW THE WEST WAS WON. In this one, DENZEL W. is the hero, as the conductor of another train trying to hook up and slow down the runaway. Giving it 4 stars out of 5, cuz thrilling! Never knew anything about this one until saw on the tv set 12.5.23. Note to sef, next time, wat the first hour........ closely.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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Michelle T

Denzel Washington and Chris Pine work great together in this film that's based on a true story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/23

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Griffith J

Formulaic & predicable yet triumphantly inspiring with great intensity. Straightforward & tight writing that just worries about the essentials. The score & lead actors build a fitting tone. Nothing new but lots of fun.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/16/23

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David W

Unstoppable is an action-packed, dramatized version of a true story. Despite parts of it being embellished to make a more exciting movie, the characters felt very human and real. I would definitely watch this again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Caleb O

Must watch. This breathtaking masterpiece had me on the edge of my seat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/23

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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: Chris Ciaffa, Rick Yorn, Jeff Kwatinetz
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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