Unbreakable
Are you ready for the truth?
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by Barry Mendel Productions, Blinding Edge Pictures
A cerebral, slow-burn thriller that uses the superhero origin story as a vehicle for exploring identity, purpose, and the psychological weight of discovering one's true nature.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Unbreakable scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Unbreakable sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Unbreakable end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Unbreakable violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Unbreakable easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Unbreakable, and what each one shares →
Like Unbreakable
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Unbreakable
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Unbreakable, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Unbreakable, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Unbreakable, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
