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Unstoppable

2024 · 123 min

A heartfelt, rousing underdog story that earns its emotional highs through grit and family love.

Directed by
William Goldenberg
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Jharrel Jerome, Anthony Robles, Jennifer Lopez
Tagline
Never give up.
Overview
With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony Robles fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion.

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Stream in the UK
  • Amazon Prime Video
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Directed by
William Goldenberg
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Jharrel Jerome, Anthony Robles, Jennifer Lopez
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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • survival
  • identity
  • ambition
  • redemption
Places
  • small town
  • school
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history
Directed by
William Goldenberg
Written by
Alex Harris, Eric Champnella, John Hindman
Starring
Jharrel Jerome, Anthony Robles, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale, Mykelti Williamson, Shawn Hatosy
Music
Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography
Salvatore Totino
Runtime
123 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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