Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- witty
- heightened
- action movie night
- korean cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly view the film as an energetic Korean crime-action thriller whose charismatic lead and accessible action-comedy balance drive its appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dong-chul has abandoned his legendary gangster life, but Ji-soo's kidnapping compels him to draw on that past.
Dong-chul's intimidating gangster reputation contrasts with his naive business decisions and the film's action-comedy register.
The central conflict pits Dong-chul against a human trafficking ring after Ji-soo is kidnapped.
Dong-chul's attempt to enjoy an ordinary life with Ji-soo is shattered when he discovers signs of struggle at home.
Films like Unstoppable, and why
The Outlaws
Korean crime-action built around a formidable ex-gangster protagonist, explosive physical comedy, and a rescue mission against organized criminals
The Man from Nowhere
Korean action thriller combining criminal underworld conflict, hard-hitting combat, and a charismatic lead performer
A Hard Day
Fast-moving revenge-oriented crime action with a tough protagonist confronting a violent criminal network
Movie Details
- Director
- Kim Min-ho
- Release Date
- 2018-11-22
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (253)
Cast
- Don Lee
- Song Ji-hyo
- Kim Seung-oh
- Kim Min-jae
- Park Ji-hwan
- Lee Sung-woo
- Bae Noo-ri
- Im Hyung-jun
- Jung Hae-kyun
- Kim Won-hae
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Unstoppable about?
- A reformed Korean gangster unleashes his formidable old instincts to rescue his kidnapped wife from a human trafficking ring.
- What is Unstoppable like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Unstoppable as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Unstoppable violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Unstoppable as brutal.
- What did critics think of Unstoppable?
- Critics broadly view the film as an energetic Korean crime-action thriller whose charismatic lead and accessible action-comedy balance drive its appeal.
- Which films are like Unstoppable?
- Films with a similar feel include The Outlaws, The Man from Nowhere, and A Hard Day.
- How long is Unstoppable?
- Unstoppable runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Unstoppable?
- In United States, Unstoppable streams on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel.
