In Select Theaters December 6, 2024
Coming to Prime Video January 16, 2025
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Directed by William Goldenberg
Screenplay by Eric Champnella and Alex Harris and John Hindman
Based upon the book by Anthony Robles and Austin Murphy
Starring Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Anthony Robles, with Don Cheadle and Jennifer Lopez
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: PG-13
Genres: Drama, Sport
Produced by Ben Affleck, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Anthony Robles, David Crockett, p.g.a., Andy Fraser, p.g.a., Gary Lewis
Genre Biography, Drama, Sport
Rated PG-13
Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams.
With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony 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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Here is some remarkable insight into this film:
- Unstoppable is an inspiring, true story about Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome) who defied every expectation to become a national wrestling champion.
- This film marks William Goldenberg’s directorial debut. He is a decorated Academy Award-winning editor for Argo, with previous nominations for The Imitation Game, Zero Dark Thirty, Seabiscuit, and The Insider.
- The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña with Don Cheadle, and Jennifer Lopez.
- Anthony Robles, who is also a producer on the film, is seen in the film and credited as ‘Anthony Robles Double’, performing complex wrestling moves and stunts.
- Jharrel Jerome trained for months and worked closely with Anthony to establish the physicality and determination required for the role.
- Unstoppable is produced by Artists Equity, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon’s production company.
- Unstoppable employed Accessibility Coordinators from IndieVisible to ensure a safe working environment, including productivity tools for all cast and crew.
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