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Unhinged (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Unhinged is a 2020 thriller directed by Derrick Borte, starring Caren Pistorius as Rachel, Gabriel Bateman and Jimmi Simpson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $44.3 million worldwide on a $33 million budget. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
worldwide gross
$44.3M
Echo Score
47
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Unhinged (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Derrick Borte
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$33M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Unhinged About?

The premise of Unhinged without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

While rushing to work, Rachel inadvertently triggers a terrifying sequence of events when a man's frustration escalates into a violent rampage. He begins to exact revenge on those around her, forcing Rachel into a perilous fight for survival. She must outwit a man consumed by desperation as he relentlessly pursues her in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Unhinged Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • stabbed in the eye with scissors
  • driving
  • road rage
  • psychopath
  • stalking
  • intimidation
  • mother son relationship
  • violence
  • stalker
  • scissors
  • car chase
  • setting a house on fire
+38 more
  • stolen cell phone
  • vomiting
  • scissors as a weapon
  • stabbed with scissors
  • man punches a woman
  • anger
  • murder spree
  • rampage
  • sociopath
  • arson
  • threatened with a knife
  • deeply disturbed person
  • child in jeopardy
  • urban setting
  • minivan
  • school tardiness
  • oversleeping
  • being followed
  • divorce lawyer
  • pickup truck
  • murder
  • diner
  • gasoline
  • gas station
  • breakfast
  • brutality
  • traffic light
  • frustration
  • female protagonist
  • bank account
  • highway
  • traffic bottleneck
  • stabbing
  • threat
  • cell phone
  • tracking a cell phone
  • single mother
  • traffic jam
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Cast & crew

Unhinged Cast & Characters

Caren Pistorius leads the cast as Rachel, with Gabriel Bateman as Kyle and Jimmi Simpson as Andy. Directed by Derrick Borte; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Unhinged

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From the director

More from Derrick Borte

More films directed by Derrick Borte, best-rated first: The Joneses, American Dreamer, London Town and The Get Out.

Full filmography
Ratings

Unhinged Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Unhinged 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 47/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in rewatch factor (35).

47 /100

Unhinged Echo Score Breakdown

Unhinged exhibits a mixture of strong action elements undermined by thin narrative and character development. Critics and viewers note that while the film delivers tense sequences and an efficient runtime, it relies heavily on violence to compensate for its implausible plot contrivances. Performances, particularly by the lead, generate intermittent engagement but fail to anchor the broader story. Overall, Unhinged delivers sporadic tension but struggles to sustain interest beyond its central conceit.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 50

    In terms of art and craft, the film delivers competent action sequences but shows a dated visual style. Vehicular stunts and editing create brief moments of kinetic energy, while the color grading and shot composition feel reminiscent of earlier genre entries. Production design supports the road-chase premise without drawing particular attention. Ultimately, the technical execution remains serviceable but unremarkable.

  • Character & Emotion 60

    When it comes to character and emotion, Russell Crowe’s performance anchors the film while emotional depth is lacking. His menacing presence provides the primary source of tension, but both protagonist and antagonist motivations feel underexplored. Supporting roles offer minimal chemistry or resonance, and emotional stakes seldom rise above the surface. Character engagement is limited by one-dimensional motivations despite solid acting.

  • Story & Flow 50

    In the realm of story and flow, Unhinged offers brisk pacing offset by implausible contrivances. Early tension builds effectively, yet repeated plot holes and predictable turns undercut narrative credibility. Efforts at topical social commentary remain superficial and fail to cohere with the thriller elements. The narrative maintains momentum but falls short in coherence and originality.

  • Sensory Experience 40

    Regarding sensory experience, the film’s sound design and effects create intermittent thrills amid an unremarkable audio-visual palette. Explosive tires screech and impact sound effects heighten chase sequences, while the musical score remains functional and undistinguished. Visual style reflects a muted color scheme and conventional framing that give the film a somewhat dated feel. The overall sensory impact is functional but lacks distinctive cohesion.

  • Rewatch Factor 35

    For rewatch factor, the movie provides momentary entertainment but limited lasting appeal. Fast-paced action and brief suspense spikes offer initial enjoyment, yet shallow themes and simplistic plotting discourage repeated viewings. With little narrative complexity or character depth to uncover on subsequent watches, the film’s appeal largely fades after the first screening. Replaying the film offers some action thrills but little incentive beyond the initial viewing.

Plot

Unhinged Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Unhinged from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In an intense and gripping tale, Tom Cooper is a deeply troubled individual who feels completely overlooked by the world. In a fit of rage, he invades the home of his ex-wife, brutally murdering her and her new partner with a hammer before obliterating the scene in flames as he escapes. The tragedy marks the beginning of a harrowing chain of events.

Meanwhile, we meet Rachel Flynn, a newly single mother navigating life in New Orleans with her 15-year-old son, Kyle. During a chaotic morning commute to school, Rachel finds herself in a minor confrontation with Tom, who drives a pickup truck. After a brief exchange of words, which Rachel believes she is in the right for, Tom’s obsession with her begins to escalate dangerously.

Full summary

The whole story of Unhinged, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Unhinged Box Office & Budget

Unhinged grossed $44.3 million worldwide on a $33 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $20.8 million came from the US and Canada and $23.5 million (53%) from the rest of the world.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$44.3M

1.3× its budget

US & Canada
$20.8M
International
$23.5M
Budget
$33M
US & Canada 47% Rest of the world 53%
Videos

Unhinged Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.

UNHINGED - Official Trailer Starring Russell Crowe (HD)
  • Trailer Unhinged - Trailer (2020) | Russell Crowe, Jimmi Simpson
  • Clip UNHINGED - MOVIE CLIP What Do You Want?
  • Clip UNHINGED - MOVIE CLIP - You're Gonna Find Out What A Bad Day Is
  • Clip UNHINGED - MOVIE CLIP - You're Breaking Up
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Unhinged?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What triggers Tom Cooper's initial outburst of violence?

Cars

Cars in Unhinged

132 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford F-Series Super Duty and the 1995 Volvo 960.

All 132 cars
  • 2003 Ford F-Series Super Duty in Unhinged 2003 Ford F-Series Super Duty Featured role
  • 1995 Volvo 960 in Unhinged 1995 Volvo 960 Featured role
  • 2011 Toyota Sienna in Unhinged 2011 Toyota Sienna Main role
  • 2006 Dodge Charger in Unhinged 2006 Dodge Charger Important role
Details

Unhinged Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Enragé” and “Fúria Incontrolável”.

Also known as
  • Enragé
  • Fúria Incontrolável
  • 爆怒时速
  • 超危险驾驶
  • 精神失常
  • Fuera de control
  • เฮียคลั่ง ดับเครื่องชน
  • เฮียคลั่ง! ดับเครื่องชน
  • アオラレ:2020
  • Неистовый
  • Il giorno sbagliato
  • Salvaje
+24 more
  • Rattiraivo
  • Unhinged - Ausser Kontrolle
  • Безжальний
  • 超危險駕駛
  • Téboly
  • Em Fúria
  • 언힌지드
  • 精神错乱
  • Vyšinutý
  • Dengesiz
  • Narušený
  • 爆怒時速
  • Ненормален
  • ללא מעצורים
  • Έκρηξη Θυμού
  • از تعادل خارج شده
  • Nieobliczalny
  • Kẻ Cuồng Sát
  • Įtūžęs
  • Besen
  • アオラレ
  • Bijesan
  • Vajātājs
  • Salvatge

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FAQ

Unhinged FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Unhinged, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Unhinged?

Unhinged runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Unhinged released?

Unhinged was released on August 21, 2020.

Who directed Unhinged?

Unhinged was directed by Derrick Borte.

More films by Derrick Borte

Who is in the cast of Unhinged?

Unhinged stars Caren Pistorius as Rachel, Gabriel Bateman as Kyle and Jimmi Simpson as Andy, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Unhinged make at the box office?

Unhinged grossed $44.3 million worldwide ($20.8 million domestic, $23.5 million international) on a budget of $33 million.

How is Unhinged rated?

Unhinged has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Unhinged have a post-credit scene?

No. Unhinged has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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