Unstoppable

"1,000,000 tons. 100,000 lives. 100 minutes."

2010 1h 38m EN

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★6.6TMDB · 4,038

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Denzel Washington
Frank Barnes
Chris Pine
Will Colson
Rosario Dawson
Connie Hooper
Kevin Dunn
Oscar Galvin, VP of Operations
Kevin Corrigan
Inspector Scott Werner
Lew Temple
Ned Oldham
Kevin Chapman
Bunny
Ethan Suplee
Dewey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tony Scott
Writers: Mark Bomback
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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$100M budget — tentpole studio territory.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tony Scott, shot by Ben Seresin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Harry Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Duffy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Denzel Washington and Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

RUNTIME

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Marketing tagline: "1,000,000 tons. 100,000 lives. 100 minutes.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tony Scott directs. Ben Seresin behind the camera. Harry Gregson-Williams scores. Robert Duffy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1$100M budget — tentpole studio territory.
2Released 16 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
4Directed by Tony Scott, shot by Ben Seresin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Harry Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Robert Duffy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Denzel Washington and Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "1,000,000 tons. 100,000 lives. 100 minutes.".
9IMDB entry: tt0477080 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 22 themes, including "race against time", "pennsylvania, usa", "locomotive", "freight train".

The technical file

Cinematography: Ben Seresin
Original score: Harry Gregson-Williams
Editing: Robert Duffy
Production design: Chris Seagers
Makeup / hair: Edouard F. Henriques III
VFX supervisor: Paul O'Shea
Stunt coordinator: Chuck Picerni Jr.
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $100,000,000
Box office: $167,805,466
Return: 168% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Unstoppable (2010)

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John Chard2019-09-08
★ 8/10
Tony and Denzel get back on track. Unstoppable is directed by Tony Scott and written by Mark Bomback. It stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Ethan Suplee & Kevin Dunn. Cinematographer is Ben Seresin and the music is scored by Harry Gregson-Williams. Plot finds Washington and Pine as Pennsylvania rail yard workers at the opposite ends of their working careers. Whilst working on their first job together, and not exactly hitting it off, the two men are thrust into a frantic pursuit of a runaway train. The runaway (coaster) is pulling tankers containing highly explosive material, and hurtling along at 70mph it has to be stopped before it hits civilisation. Almost as if to atone for the misfire that was The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Scott and Washington jump on board another type of train movie and literally let it rip. The film is as simple as its plot synopsis suggests, it's a disaster movie on the railway, but with Scott cranking it up as much as he can, it's as much fun as you can hope to have with a modern day popcorner. Carrying all the trade mark licks of its director; roving camera, scattergun editing and ear splitting sound mix, it's also nice to report that unlike Pelham, the pace never sags. Even as the principal characters hang ups and back stories are unfolded in the narrative, Unstoppable literally doesn't pause for breath. Sure the "Bromance" development is signposted at the first stop, and yes, are we ever in doubt about where this will end up? But if you are going into Unstoppable for wry social commentary or an expose on the political shenanigans involved in today's rail yards? Well you deserve all the disappointment you will undoubtedly get. A runaway train pursued by Captain Kirk and Malcolm X, directed by the man who brought us Top Gun. Yeah baby, it's a thrill ride for sure. 8/10
RalphRahal2025-01-30
★ 6/10
Unstoppable is an intense, high-energy thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. The premise is simple but packed with tension, and the performances by Denzel Washington and Chris Pine elevate the film. Their chemistry makes the stakes feel real, and you genuinely connect with their characters. The movie does a great job of building suspense, and the pacing never lets up, making it an easy and engaging watch. That being said, the script didn’t fully hold up for me. While I understand the need for character-building moments, some of the dialogue felt excessive and took away from the urgency of the story. The film could have focused more on developing the plot instead of lingering on conversations that didn’t add much. I also had issues with the cinematography, especially the constant swirling camera movements. It felt like an attempt to create a sense of motion and energy, but instead, it became distracting and even frustrating at times. Despite its flaws, Unstoppable delivers where it counts. The action sequences are well-executed, the intensity is gripping, and the climax is satisfying even if expected. It may not have the strongest script, but the solid performances and non-stop momentum make it an entertaining ride. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller with strong leads and adrenaline-pumping moments, it’s worth a watch.