The Unthinkable (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2018, The Unthinkable is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Victor Danell, running about 129 minutes. “We never thought it would happen to us.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sweden faces a mysterious attack while Alex tries to reunite with his youth love, Anna.

Who’s in it. The Unthinkable stars Christoffer Nordenrot as Alex, Lisa Henni as Anna, Jesper Barkselius as Björn and Pia Halvorsen as Eva, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Unthinkable has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unthinkable page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Unthinkable tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Unthinkable (2018)?
In US, The Unthinkable is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Unthinkable worth watching?
The Unthinkable holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Unthinkable?
The Unthinkable stars Christoffer Nordenrot, Lisa Henni, Jesper Barkselius, Pia Halvorsen and Magnus Sundberg.
When was The Unthinkable released?
The Unthinkable was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.