Unstoppable (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.6

Unstoppable poster

Released in 2010, Unstoppable is an action and thriller film directed by Tony Scott, running about 98 minutes. “1,000,000 Tons. 100,000 Lives. 100 Minutes.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Stanton, Pennsylvania, and proves to be unstoppable until a veteran engineer and young conductor risk their lives to try and stop it with a switch engine.

Who’s in it. Unstoppable stars Denzel Washington as Frank Barnes, Chris Pine as Will Colson, Rosario Dawson as Connie Hooper and Kevin Dunn as Galvin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Unstoppable has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $167.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Starz Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unstoppable page.

If you liked it. Fans of Unstoppable tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Unstoppable (2010)?
In US, Unstoppable is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Starz Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Unstoppable worth watching?
Unstoppable holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Unstoppable?
Unstoppable stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Dunn and Lew Temple.
When was Unstoppable released?
Unstoppable was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.