Unstoppable is the feature film directorial debut of William Goldenberg, Academy Award-winning editor of Argo. The film tells the incredible true story of Anthony Robles (played by Jharrel Jerome), an American wrestler who won the 2011 NCAA individual wrestling national championship despite being born with only one leg.
The film had its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival where lead actor Jharrel Jerome received a TIFF Tribute Award. The film also screened at other festivals, including the 13th Montclair Film Festival, the 2024 Santa Fe International Film Festival, the 37th Virginia Film Festival, and the 11th Miami Film Festival GEMS.
In addition to Jerome, starring in the movie Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Anthony Robles, Don Cheadle, and Jennifer Lopez.
Release Date
Directed by William Goldenberg, Unstoppable opens in select US theaters on December 6, 2024 and on Prime Video on January 16, 2025.
Synopsis
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.
Reviews
Peter Gray from The AU Review gave the film a 3.5/5 score, writing, “Though it may not necessarily break new ground narratively, there’s no denying that this inspired-by-a-true-story drama has a distinct enough story to form its own personality, with the subject at its centre a figure worthy of praise and filmic focus.”
Owen Gleibermann from Variety gave the film a positive review, writing, “It has plenty of familiar tropes, but in its no-frills way it touches a nerve of authenticity. The true story it tells is nothing short of extraordinary, and that may be why the filmmakers didn’t feel the need to overhype it.”
Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Unstoppable.