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A new image fromUnstoppableshowcases Don Cheadle’s intense performance as real-life wrestling coach Shawn Charles. The biographical sports drama tells the story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), who was born with one leg and became a champion wrestler with the encouragement of his coach, Charles, and his mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez). The movie also stars Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Chimechi Oparanozie, Parker Sack, Jordan Wallace, and Shawn Hatosy.Unstoppablereviewsout of its TIFF premiere in September and its limited theatrical release in December have already earned the movie a Certified Fresh score of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes.
ScreenRantcan now sharean exclusive image fromUnstoppableahead of its Prime Video debut on July 04, 2025. The image shows a moment of closeness between Charles and Robles where the former provides encouragement during a wrestling match. While there is concern in Don Cheadle’s eyes, he also exudes a desire for his protégé to succeed. See the full-size image below:
Don Cheadle’s Performance Helps Fuel Unstoppable
The Actor Is An Oscar Nominee
While the emotional core of theUnstoppablemovie, which is based on Robles' 2012 book of the same name, is provided by the bond between the lead character and his mother. However, as this image highlights, Robles' place in the Arizona State Wrestling team likely wouldn’t be the same without the support of Cheadle’s character. The intensity thatthe Oscar-nominated actor provides helps to fuel the high highs and the low lows of the storyof Robles' road to becoming a champion.
Don Cheadle earned his Oscar nomination in 2005 for his leading role inHotel Rwanda.
So far,Cheadle’s performance in the movie has not been recognized by any major awards bodiesin the 2024-2025 season. He was not nominated at the2025 Golden Globesor the Critics Choice Awards, though he has a chance at an Academy Award nomination in January despite being a major long shot. While the movie has so far made less of a splash than other movies with prominent male supporting performances such asA Real PainandGladiator II, his commitment to his role will likely help fuel the movie’s success once it arrives on Prime Video.
Unstoppable Could Enter The Sports Drama Pantheon
The Inspiring Story Has Already Struck A Chord
WhileUnstoppablehas not yet had a chance to reach wide audiences, its early glowing reviews showcase the fact that it could quickly enter the pantheon of classic inspiring sports dramas. FromRudytoThe Boys in the Boat, the genre has had many entries, but the intensity of the cast as showcased in this image whereboth Cheadle and Jerome are fully committing to the moment, will likely help propel it to the top.
Unstoppable
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Despite being born with one leg, Anthony Robles overcomes significant challenges both at home and in the competitive world of wrestling. His determination and relentless drive lead him to become an NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion, earning him national recognition and a place in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
