Unbreakable (2000)
Kernel Score: 81% · 9,798 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2000-11-22
Runtime: 106 minutes
Is Unbreakable worth watching?
Worth watching. A slow, serious take on the superhero origin story, where an ordinary man learns he may be something more. It's quiet and moody rather than flashy, and it rewards patience, with a good Samuel L. Jackson performance.
Watch it if you
- like slow-burn thrillers that trust you to keep up
- want a grounded, thoughtful superhero story
- enjoy Shyamalan's moody style
Skip it if you
- want action and big set-pieces
- dislike slow, quiet pacing
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Unbreakable
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
Unbreakable parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Unbreakable is a slow-burn superhero thriller involving a fatal train accident, disability, and psychological menace.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A catastrophic train crash kills many passengers offscreen, and there's tense, unsettling menace tied to a character with a bone disease and injury themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Unbreakable
If you liked Unbreakable, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Split (2017) — 81%: Shyamalan's later, linked film with a darker mood
- The Sixth Sense (1999) — 89%: Shyamalan's best-known, tense, twisty thriller
- Signs (2002) — 75%: Shyamalan's slow-burn mystery with a strange threat
- Shutter Island (2010) — 91%: Mystery that slowly questions what is real
- The Invisible Guest (2017) — 88%: Twisty mystery that keeps shifting what you believe
- The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) — 88%: Slow, patient mystery with a human heart
Director
Cast
- Bruce Willis as David Dunn
- Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price
- Robin Wright as Audrey Dunn
- Spencer Treat Clark as Joseph Dunn
- Charlayne Woodard as Elijah's Mother
- Eamonn Walker as Dr. Mathison
- Leslie Stefanson as Kelly
- Johnny Hiram Jamison as Elijah Age 13
- Michaelia Carroll as Babysitter
- Bostin Christopher as Comic Book Clerk
Unbreakable FAQ
Is Unbreakable worth watching?
Worth watching. A slow, serious take on the superhero origin story, where an ordinary man learns he may be something more. It's quiet and moody rather than flashy, and it rewards patience, with a good Samuel L. Jackson performance.
Where can I watch Unbreakable?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Unbreakable OK for kids?
Unbreakable is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Unbreakable is a slow-burn superhero thriller involving a fatal train accident, disability, and psychological menace.
What movies are like Unbreakable?
If you liked Unbreakable, try Split, The Sixth Sense, Signs and Shutter Island.