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Unstoppable
2010 · Film · 98 min
Directed by Tony Scott
When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of veteran engineer Frank Barnes, and young conductor Will Colson, who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.
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I rewatch many movies quite often. But the ones that really stand out, in no particular order...
Wargames Jurassic Park Evolution Unstoppable Lord of the Rings Die Hard 1, 2 and 3 Alien 1, 2 and 3 Back to the Future Ghost in the Shell (basically all of it, mostly seasons 1 and 2) The Martian Tron 1 and 2 Anything by Miyazaki, but Howl's Moving Castle even more so
You kid, but the movie Unstoppable, about a runaway train, is based on a real life scenario. There are some interesting trivia details at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477080/trivia/?ref_=tt_ql_3.
There's a pretty good film about this runaway train! It's a good thing it didn't derail with hazardous chemicals on board.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unstoppable_(2010_film)
There's a film about CSX 8888:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unstoppable_(2010_film)