Unstoppable (2010)

Unstoppable parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Unstoppable scary?

No. Unstoppable is not a scary watch.

How gory is Unstoppable?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Unstoppable rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language.

What is Unstoppable about?

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.

Cast and crew

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Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”

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