We're constantly reminded that truth can be stranger than fiction. That'll happen again when the story of collegiate wrestler Anthony Robles is told in the 2024 new movie Unstoppable.
Robles made headlines during his college career as he overcame the odds to compete against the best of the best wrestlers in the country despite a seemingly impossible disadvantage: he was born with only one leg. The movie is going to dive deeper into Robles' perseverance to achieve his goal and those that supported him along the way.
You can find out more about the movie, from when it is coming out to who is starring in it, directly below.
Unstoppable release date
Unstoppable is releasing exclusively in select US and UK movie theaters on December 6.
The movie's streaming debut is also already known, as it will premiere on Prime Video on January 16, 2025.
Unstoppable cast
Rising star Jharrel Jerome is set to play Anthony Robles in the movie. Jerome has had an incredible start to his career: he is an Emmy winner for his performance in When They See Us, he played a key role in the Best Picture winner Moonlight and starred in the Prime Video series I'm a Virgo. Unstoppable is going to be one of his first leading roles on the big screen.
When it comes to the actual wrestling though, the real-life Anthony Robles helped perform the wrestling stunts in the movie.
A strong ensemble of established talent is joining Jerome in the Unstoppable cast. That includes Bobby Cannavale (Ezra), Michael Peña (Jack Ryan season 4), Don Cheadle (Black Monday) and Jennifer Lopez (Atlas).
Unstoppable plot
Unstoppable the movie is based on the book that Robles co-wrote with Austin Murphy about his life. The adaptation was written by Eric Champnella, Alex Harris and John Hindman. Here is the official synopsis:
"Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately winning a national championship against the school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa."
Unstoppable trailer
Watch the Unstoppable trailer right here:
Unstoppable reviews
After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, critics have begun to share their thoughts on Unstoppable. As of October 30, the sports drama has a "Fresh" score of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Unstoppable director
Behind the camera for Unstoppable is William Goldenberg. This is his first time directing a feature movie, but he is a well-established editor in Hollywood, including earning Oscar nominations for his editing on The Insider, Seabiscuit, Zero Dark Thirty and The Imitation Game, and earning an Oscar win for Argo.
