ActionThriller

Unstoppable

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

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.

Release Date : 2010-11-04

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : 20th Century FoxDune EntertainmentProspect ParkIngenious MediaScott Free ProductionsBig Screen Productions

Production Country : United States of AmericaUnited Kingdom

Alternative Titles : Runaway Train8888

Cast

Character Name : Frank Barnes

Original Name : Denzel Washington

Gender : Male

Character Name : Will Colson

Original Name : Chris Pine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Connie Hooper

Original Name : Rosario Dawson

Gender : Female

Character Name : Oscar Galvin, VP of Operations

Original Name : Kevin Dunn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Inspector Scott Werner

Original Name : Kevin Corrigan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ned Oldham

Original Name : Lew Temple

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bunny

Original Name : Kevin Chapman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dewey

Original Name : Ethan Suplee

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gilleece

Original Name : T.J. Miller

Gender : Male

Character Name : Darcy Colson

Original Name : Jessy Schram

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nicole Barnes

Original Name : Elizabeth Mathis

Gender : Female

Character Name : Maya Barnes

Original Name : Meagan Tandy

Gender : Female

Character Name : Judd Stewart

Original Name : David Warshofsky

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jesse Colson - Will's Brother

Original Name : Jeff Wincott

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pauline

Original Name : Rebecca Harris

Gender : Female

Character Name : Janeway

Original Name : Andy Umberger

Gender : Male

Character Name : Michael Colson

Original Name : Dylan Bruce

Gender : Male

Character Name : Clark

Original Name : Jeff Hochendoner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ryan Scott - Marine Vet

Original Name : Ryan Ahern

Gender : Male

Character Name : Baker

Original Name : Christopher Lee Philips

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hoffman

Original Name : Kevin McClatchy

Gender : Male

Character Name : Galvin's Assistant

Original Name : Toni Saladna

Gender : Male

Character Name : Captain Allen

Original Name : Patrick McDade

Gender : Male

Character Name : News Reporter #1

Original Name : Rick Chambers

Gender : Male

Character Name : Red Truck Driver

Original Name : Bill Laing

Gender : Male

Character Name : Brewster Dispatcher

Original Name : Scott A. Martin

Gender : Male

Character Name : FRA Official Gene Devereaux

Original Name : Richard Pelzman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Diner Waitress

Original Name : Lissa Brennan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Findlay Reporter

Original Name : Heather Morgan Leigh

Gender : Female

Character Name : Findlay Police Officer

Original Name : Barry Ben Sr.

Gender : Male

Character Name : Horse Trailer Owner

Original Name : Carla Bianco

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hazma Worker

Original Name : Keith Michael Gregory

Gender : Male

Character Name : FRA Official

Original Name : L. Derek Leonidoff

Gender : Male

Character Name : Railway Safety Campaign Coordinator

Original Name : Aisha Hinds

Gender : Female

Character Name : Train Engineer

Original Name : David Flick

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Engineer

Original Name : Joshua Elijah Reese

Gender : Male

Character Name : Radar Gun Cop

Original Name : Jason McCune

Gender : Male

Character Name : News Reporter #4

Original Name : Mike Clark

Gender : Male

Character Name : News Reporter #5

Original Name : Tom Stoviak

Gender : Male

Character Name : News Reporter #8

Original Name : Adrienne Wehr

Gender : Female

Character Name : CEO Golfer #1

Original Name : Joe Coyle

Gender : Male

Character Name : CEO Golfer #2

Original Name : Dihlon McManne

Gender : Male

Character Name : CEO Golfer #3

Original Name : Charles Van Eman

Gender : Male

Character Name : State Trooper

Original Name : Matthew J. Cates

Gender : Male

Character Name : Press Representative

Original Name : Warren Sweeney

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teenage Witness

Original Name : Chase Ellison

Gender : Male

Character Name : Truck Driver

Original Name : Stephen Monroe Taylor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Control Room Staff #1

Original Name : Jarrod DiGiorgi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Horse

Original Name : Finder's Key

Gender : Male

Character Name : Operator (uncredited)

Original Name : Bud Davis

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

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

RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2025-01-30

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.