Unstoppable Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Inspired by true events.

Last modified: Jan. 11, 2011

Unstoppable

Release Date: Friday, November 12, 2010 Theaters

When an unmanned locomotive roars out of control, two railroad employees (Denzel Washington, Chris Pine) must find a way to bring it to a halt before it crashes and spills its toxic cargo.

Director: Tony Scott

Starring: Chris Pine • Denzel Washington • Rosario Dawson • Jessy Schram • Kevin Dunn

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 38 m

4.15 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A massive unmanned locomotive, nicknamed "The Beast" and loaded with toxic cargo, roars through the countryside, vaporizing anything put in front of it. A veteran engineer (Denzel Washington) and a young conductor (Chris Pine), aboard another train in the runaway’s path, devise an incredible plan to try and stop it – and prevent certain disaster in a heavily populated area.

Action Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in Unstoppable – Cast List

Chris Pine
Wonder Woman, A Wrinkle in Time
Denzel Washington
Highest 2 Lowest, The Equalizer 3
Rosario Dawson
Eagle Eye, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
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Jessy Schram
The Huntsman
K
Kevin Dunn
Mermaid, Above Suspicion

Who is making Unstoppable – Crew List

A look at Unstoppable behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tony Scott last helmed The Taking of Pelham 123 and Deja Vu. The film's writer Mark Bomback last penned White Bird and The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Director: Tony Scott
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback
Producers: Chris Ciaffa
Tony Scott
Julie Yorn

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Firm Films
Milbrook Farms
Scott Free Productions

Production – What we know about the Unstoppable

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2010

Completed

Changed Unstoppable movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of action and peril, and some language
Runtime: 1 hr, 38 m
Tagline: Inspired by true events.
Also known as: Runaway Train
Language: English

Unstoppable Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: 'Going After the Train'

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Video Clip: 'Losing Breaks'

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Video Clip: 'Are you in?'

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Video Clip: 'Frank'

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Theatrical Trailer

Unstoppable Release Date: When was the film released?

Unstoppable was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 12 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,100 theaters. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Skyline, Tangled and Tiny Furniture.