: Unstoppable is an action-thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine , based on the real-life CSX 8888 incident of 2001. It follows a veteran engineer and a rookie conductor as they attempt to stop a runaway freight train carrying hazardous chemicals. The True Story vs. Hollywood
Is the movie 'Unstoppable' based on a true story? - LiveAbout
The film was "inspired by" rather than strictly "based on" the 2001 Ohio incident.
