Unstoppable
Short description
Unstoppable is a historical drama about Anthony Robles, who was born without a right leg. With the help of his mother, Judy, and his coaches, he overcomes physical and mental obstacles to join the wrestling team at Arizona State. The story follows his journey as he strives to become an NCAA champion, eventually competing against the University of Iowa, an institution that had previously rejected him.
Directed by William Goldenberg, the film features Jharrel Jerome in the lead role, with Anthony Robles serving as his double. The cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle, and Bobby Cannavale. The production was backed by companies including Amazon MGM Studios, Artists Equity, 101 Studios, and A Really Good Home Pictures, with Ben Affleck serving as one of the producers.
Released in December 2024, the movie has a runtime of 123 minutes. It involved a large team, with 102 credited cast members and 119 crew members. Audience reception has been mixed, as indicated by a rating of 5.3/10 on TMDB based on 177 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- Work on the film began in May 2023, but ceased a month later due to the Writers Guild of America strike. Filming was planned to resume after the strike ended, but this did not happen due to the SAG-AFTRA strike (a labor dispute between the actors' union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that lasted from July 14 to November 9, 2023). In light of these obstacles, work on the film resumed on December 12, 2023, and was completed on January 14, 2024.
- In reality, Anthony Robles did not compete against Matt McDonough until the finals of the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) student championships in his graduation year, when McDonough was defending his championship title. Their fight in the final was actually far less dramatic than portrayed in the movie.
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