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Unstoppable (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Dong-chul and Ji-soo are a happily married couple. One day, Dong-chul comes home to find his house in disarray and his wife missing.

Rated 16 • 2018 • 1h 56m

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In Unstoppable, a retired gangster named Dong-chul is forced back into his violent past after his wife, Ji-soo, is kidnapped by a predatory human trafficking ring. The film features moderate intensity through grounded, aggressive hand-to-hand combat and dark criminal subject matter involving abduction and exploitation. Parents should be aware of the film's focus on kidnapping, human trafficking, and the realistic impact of physical… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Don Lee
Don Lee
Song Ji-hyo
Song Ji-hyo
Kim Seung-o
Kim Seung-o
Kim Min-jae
Kim Min-jae
Park Ji-hwan
Park Ji-hwan
Lee Sung-woo
Lee Sung-woo
Bae Noo-ri
Bae Noo-ri
Lim Hyung-jun
Lim Hyung-jun
Jung Hae-kyun
Jung Hae-kyun
Kim Won-hae
Kim Won-hae
Cho Han-na
Cho Han-na
Yoo Ah-jin
Yoo Ah-jin
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Is Unstoppable appropriate for kids?

In Unstoppable, a retired gangster named Dong-chul is forced back into his violent past after his wife, Ji-soo, is kidnapped by a predatory human trafficking ring. The film features moderate intensity through grounded, aggressive hand-to-hand combat and dark criminal subject… Read more — free account

Content severity in Unstoppable

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Unstoppable, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:35 💬 Language 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Unstoppable

None, other than brief glimpses of women's photos used for trafficking purposes.

Violence and gore in Unstoppable

Moderate, featuring realistic and aggressive hand-to-hand fighting, bone-crunching impacts, and characters being thrown through furniture or into walls. No gore is shown, but the brawls are frequent and emphasize physical brutality.

Language in Unstoppable

Mild, consisting of occasional profanity and infrequent misuses of religious language during heated confrontations.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Unstoppable

Mild, including occasional scenes of casual drinking and characters shown smoking.

Mature themes in Unstoppable

Deals with kidnapping, human trafficking, and extortion, including a suicide scene involving a desperate husband. These elements are handled with a dark tone throughout the film.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unstoppable appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Unstoppable is best for ages 15+. It's rated 16. In Unstoppable, a retired gangster named Dong-chul is forced back into his violent past after his wife, Ji-soo, is kidnapped by a predatory human trafficking ring. The film features moderate intensity through grounded…

What age rating does Unstoppable have?

Unstoppable is officially rated 16. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.

What is Unstoppable about?

In Unstoppable, a retired gangster named Dong-chul is forced back into his violent past after his wife, Ji-soo, is kidnapped by a predatory human trafficking ring. The film features moderate intensity through grounded, aggressive hand-to-hand combat and dark criminal subject matter involving abduction and…

Is there sex or nudity in Unstoppable?

None, other than brief glimpses of women's photos used for trafficking purposes.

How violent is Unstoppable?

Moderate, featuring realistic and aggressive hand-to-hand fighting, bone-crunching impacts, and characters being thrown through furniture or into walls. No gore is shown, but the brawls are frequent and emphasize physical brutality.

Is the language in Unstoppable appropriate for kids?

Mild, consisting of occasional profanity and infrequent misuses of religious language during heated confrontations.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Unstoppable?

Mild, including occasional scenes of casual drinking and characters shown smoking.

What mature themes appear in Unstoppable?

Deals with kidnapping, human trafficking, and extortion, including a suicide scene involving a desperate husband. These elements are handled with a dark tone throughout the film.

How long is Unstoppable?

Unstoppable runs 116 minutes, directed by Kim Min-ho, released in 2018.

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