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December 6, 2024

Unstoppable

PG-131h 56m· Dir. William Goldenberg

MovieGuide® family rating

81/100

Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.

Violence
Light
Sex
None
Language
Moderate
Nudity
None
Substances
None
Occult / Magic
None
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PerseveranceSportsBased on True StoriesCourage

Released

December 6, 2024

Director

William Goldenberg

Cast

Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, and Bobby Cannavale

Top billed

  • Jharrel Jerome
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Don Cheadle
  • Michael Peña
  • Bobby Cannavale

About the film

Directed by William Goldenberg, rated PG-13, released December 6, 2024. The true story of Anthony Robles, born with one leg, who rises through high-school and college wrestling to become an NCAA national champion — rewriting what the world thought possible.

Starring Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Lopez, Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, Bobby Cannavale, among others.

Robles's journey is pure perseverance distilled: every match is a refusal to accept limits others set. It shows that grit, coaching, and self-belief can turn a so-called disadvantage into an unstoppable force.

Critical response is solid (88% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 84% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.6/10.

Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.

Why it inspires

Robles's journey is pure perseverance distilled: every match is a refusal to accept limits others set. It shows that grit, coaching, and self-belief can turn a so-called disadvantage into an unstoppable force.

What the reviews say

Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.

MovieGuide

Family content & quality

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Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.

Rotten Tomatoes

Critics & audience

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Critics land at a fresh 88% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audiences largely leave satisfied (84% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.

IMDb

User scores & reviews

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Users place it around 7.6/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.

Trailer

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