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Unbreakable

2000Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

DramaThriller
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic627.5Rotten Tomatoes71%77%

A nostalgic, intriguing thriller movie about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Are you ready for the truth?

An ordinary man makes an extraordinary discovery when a train accident leaves his fellow passengers dead — and him unscathed. The answer to this mystery could lie with the mysterious Elijah Price, a man who suffers from a disease that renders his bones as fragile as glass.

Feels like

  • Grounded Superhero Origin
  • Psychological Mystery
  • M. Night Shyamalan Style
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Comic Book Deconstruction
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Classic 2000s Cinema
  • Dual Protagonist Dynamic
  • Realistic Tone

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
M. Night Shyamalan
Written by
M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by
M. Night Shyamalan, Barry Mendel, Sam Mercer
Music by
James Newton Howard

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November 22, 2000 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
November 22, 2000
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$248 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Contrived Coincidence, Pants-Positive Safety, Wedding Ring Removal +9

  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Pants-Positive Safety
  • Wedding Ring Removal
  • Divorce Is Temporary
  • A Million Is a Statistic
  • Artistic License – Medicine
  • Color Motif
  • Abusive Parents
  • Animation Age Ghetto
  • All Anime Is Naughty Tentacles
  • It's All About Me
  • The Ending Changes Everything

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Unbreakable?"

Questions about Unbreakable

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Where can I stream Unbreakable?

fuboTV

In the United States, Unbreakable streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Unbreakable worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Unbreakable okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Was Unbreakable a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$248 million

Yes: it cost about $75 million to make and earned $248 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Unbreakable use?

Contrived CoincidencePants-Positive SafetyWedding Ring RemovalDivorce Is TemporaryA Million Is a StatisticArtistic License – MedicineColor MotifAbusive ParentsAnimation Age GhettoAll Anime Is Naughty TentaclesIt's All About MeThe Ending Changes Everythingand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Contrived Coincidence, Pants-Positive Safety, and Wedding Ring Removal.