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Unstoppable (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Unstoppable is a 2010 action thriller directed by Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $167.8 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
worldwide gross
$167.8M
award nominations
3
Metascore
69
Unstoppable (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Tony Scott
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
Telugu
Budget
$100M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Unstoppable About?

The premise of Unstoppable without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two former childhood friends, Kohinoor and Jilani, find themselves in trouble after a series of bad cricket bets lead them into a dangerous situation. Desperate to recover their losses, they become involved in a scheme that inadvertently exposes a criminal network. Their actions trigger a chain of events with explosive consequences, threatening to unravel everything they value and putting them in grave danger.

Unstoppable Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • runaway train
  • train
  • train engineer
  • hooters
  • freight train
  • train movie
  • based on true story
  • disaster film
  • afghanistan war veteran
  • african american
  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • child in jeopardy
+38 more
  • motor vehicle
  • united states of america
  • african american man
  • long haired female
  • radio communication
  • motor truck
  • vehicle
  • rotorcraft
  • speeding car
  • animal
  • quadruped
  • long haired male
  • mammal
  • speeding train
  • firearm
  • gun
  • long haired man
  • assault rifle
  • speeding vehicle
  • ungulate
  • car
  • north america
  • weapon
  • flip phone
  • injured foot
  • male train conductor
  • double cab pickup truck
  • mobile telephone
  • passenger compartment
  • state trooper car
  • aircraft
  • long haired woman
  • handheld weapon
  • jumping onto a moving truck
  • hit by a moving vehicle
  • jumping onto a moving vehicle
  • t. scott and washington
  • young
Where to watch

Where to Watch Unstoppable

Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Unstoppable Cast

Denzel Washington leads the cast, with Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson. Directed by Tony Scott.

Ratings

Unstoppable Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Unstoppable 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Plot

Unstoppable Plot Summary

What happens in Unstoppable from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Veteran engineer Frank Barnes (Denzel Washington) navigates the complexities of the Allegheny and West Virginia Railroad (AWVR) alongside his new co-worker, Will Colson (Chris Pine). During an assignment to pick up train cars just outside Stanton, Pennsylvania, Will mistakenly adds five extra cars. This oversight becomes crucial as they realize it only after leaving the yard. Despite Will’s urging to revert and uncouple the unnecessary cars, Frank persists northward on the main line, leading to unforeseen consequences.

Full summary

The whole story of Unstoppable, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Unstoppable Box Office & Budget

Unstoppable grossed $167.8 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $81.6 million came from the US and Canada and $86.2 million (51%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$167.8M

1.7× its budget

US & Canada
$81.6M
International
$86.2M
Budget
$100M
US & Canada 49% Rest of the world 51%
Awards

Unstoppable Awards & Nominations

Unstoppable was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.

3 nominations3 ceremonies

Videos

Unstoppable Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Unstoppable.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Unstoppable?

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

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What is the main occupation of Will Colson in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Unstoppable

23 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty and the 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty.

All 23 cars
  • 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty in Unstoppable 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty Important role
  • 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty in Unstoppable 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty Important role
  • 2001 Chevrolet Silverado HD in Unstoppable 2001 Chevrolet Silverado HD Minor role
  • 2003 Dodge Dakota in Unstoppable 2003 Dodge Dakota Minor role
Details

Unstoppable Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Runaway Train” and “8888”.

Also known as
  • Runaway Train
  • 8888
  • 煞破天劫
  • 不可阻挡
  • À Fond de train
  • Unstoppable: Außer Kontrolle
  • ด่วนวินาศ หยุดไม่อยู่
  • Imparable
  • Unstoppable - Außer Kontrolle
  • 危情时速
  • Unstoppable - Fuori controllo
  • Неуправляемый
+22 more
  • Durdurulamaz
  • Неудържим
  • Imparável
  • Unstoppable - pysäyttämätön
  • Nezastavitelný
  • Száguldó bomba
  • Neustavljiv
  • לא ניתנת לעצירה
  • Niepowstrzymany
  • Ασταμάτητο
  • アンストッパブル
  • De neoprit
  • 언스토퍼블
  • Incontrolável
  • 煞不住
  • Некерований
  • Neapturamais
  • Nezastaviteľný vlak
  • Nevaldoma grėsmė
  • Không Thể Dừng Lại
  • Незаустављив
  • توقف ناپذیر

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FAQ

Unstoppable FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Unstoppable, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Unstoppable?

Unstoppable runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Unstoppable released?

Unstoppable was released on November 12, 2010.

Who directed Unstoppable?

Unstoppable was directed by Tony Scott.

More films by Tony Scott

Who is in the cast of Unstoppable?

Unstoppable stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson.

Where can I watch Unstoppable?

In the US, Unstoppable is streaming on YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Unstoppable make at the box office?

Unstoppable grossed $167.8 million worldwide ($81.6 million domestic, $86.2 million international) on a budget of $100 million.

How is Unstoppable rated?

Unstoppable has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 69 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Was Unstoppable nominated for any awards?

Unstoppable received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.

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