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Unthinkable (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Unthinkable is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Gregor Jordan, starring Michael Sheen as Steven Arthur Younger, Necar Zadegan and Jillian Bruno. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide.

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Unthinkable (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Gregor Jordan
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Unthinkable About?

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

When the government learns of a covert scheme to devastate the United States using three missing nuclear weapons, the clear line between right and wrong blurs. A seasoned interrogator and an FBI agent are tasked with locating the devices, racing against time to stop the catastrophe.

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Cast & crew

Unthinkable Cast & Characters

Michael Sheen leads the cast as Steven Arthur Younger, with Necar Zadegan as Jehan Younger and Jillian Bruno as Samura Younger. Directed by Gregor Jordan; 31 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gregor Jordan

More films directed by Gregor Jordan, best-rated first: Buffalo Soldiers, Ned Kelly, Dirt Music and The Informers.

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Plot

Unthinkable Plot Summary

What happens in Unthinkable 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

An American former Delta Force operator, Steven Younger, Michael Sheen makes a videotape that sets the entire drama in motion. In Los Angeles, FBI Special Agent Helen Brody Carrie-Anne Moss and her team are summoned to a high school that has been repurposed by the military as a black site holding Younger, who is using the alias Yusuf Mohamed. The team watches Yusuf’s tape, which shows three nuclear bombs planted in separate U.S. cities, all set to explode at once if his demands aren’t met.

Full summary

The whole story of Unthinkable, scene by scene

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Box office

Unthinkable Box Office

Unthinkable grossed $1.7 million worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

International
$1.7M
Videos

Unthinkable Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Unthinkable.

UNTHINKABLE Trailer (NL)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Unthinkable?

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 name of the FBI special agent leading the investigation?

Cars

Cars in Unthinkable

13 cars on screen, including the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and the AM General HMMWV M1025.

All 13 cars
  • 2007 Chevrolet Suburban in Unthinkable 2007 Chevrolet Suburban Important role
  • AM General HMMWV M1025 in Unthinkable AM General HMMWV M1025 Background role
  • 2005 Audi A4 Avant B7 in Unthinkable 2005 Audi A4 Avant B7 Background role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Unthinkable 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Details

Unthinkable Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Hihetetlen” and “不可思议”.

Also known as
  • Hihetetlen
  • 不可思议
  • El día del juicio final
  • No Limit
  • Немыслимое
  • Amenazados
  • Unthinkable - Der Preis der Wahrheit
  • O Dia do Juízo Final
  • Nincs határ
  • 战略特勤组
  • Odpočítávání
  • Akılalmaz
+15 more
  • Bez reguł
  • ล้วงแผนวินาศกรรมระเบิดเมือง
  • Αδιανόητες Πράξεις
  • לא ייאמן
  • 언싱커블
  • Ameaça Terrorista
  • Impensable
  • 戰略特勤組
  • Незбагненне
  • Odpočítavanie
  • Немислимо
  • Tăcerea poate ucide
  • Nesuvokiama grėsmė
  • 4デイズ
  • Vụ Khủng Bố Không Tưởng

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FAQ

Unthinkable FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Unthinkable?

Unthinkable runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Unthinkable released?

Unthinkable was released on June 14, 2010.

Who directed Unthinkable?

Unthinkable was directed by Gregor Jordan.

More films by Gregor Jordan

Who is in the cast of Unthinkable?

Unthinkable stars Michael Sheen as Steven Arthur Younger, Necar Zadegan as Jehan Younger and Jillian Bruno as Samura Younger, among 31 credited actors.

How much did Unthinkable make at the box office?

Unthinkable grossed $1.7 million worldwide.

Does Unthinkable have a post-credit scene?

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

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