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Unthinkable (2010 film)

Unthinkable is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Samuel L.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Unthinkable is a 2010 American thriller film directed by Gregor Jordan and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Michael Sheen. The plot follows an FBI agent and a black-ops interrogator racing to prevent three hidden nuclear bombs from detonating in U.S. cities. The film was released direct-to-video in June 2010.

Premise

The plot follows authorities trying to locate three nuclear bombs after a suspect threatens to detonate them in major U.S. cities. The story focuses on the tension between time pressure, interrogation, and moral limits.

Cast and characters

The main cast includes Samuel L. Jackson as Harold 'H' Humphries, Carrie-Anne Moss as FBI agent Helen Brody, and Michael Sheen as Steven Arthur Younger. Supporting cast information is less prominent in the available sources.

Release

Unthinkable was released direct-to-video on June 14, 2010. Sources describe it as a home-video or direct-to-video thriller rather than a theatrical release.

Themes

The film is often described as a moral thriller that examines torture, counterterrorism, and whether extreme methods can be justified in an emergency. Its central conflict is both procedural and ethical.

Key facts

  • The film centres on a terrorism and interrogation scenario involving three nuclear bombs in U.S. cities.
  • Samuel L. Jackson plays a black-ops interrogator known as H.
  • Carrie-Anne Moss plays FBI agent Helen Brody.
  • Michael Sheen plays the suspect, Steven Arthur Younger.
  • The movie was released direct-to-video rather than in theatres.

Frequently asked questions

What is Unthinkable about?
It is about officials trying to find three hidden nuclear bombs before they detonate, while a black-ops interrogator uses extreme methods on the suspect.
Who directed Unthinkable?
Gregor Jordan directed the film.
Who stars in Unthinkable?
The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Michael Sheen.
When was Unthinkable released?
It was released direct-to-video on June 14, 2010.
Is Unthinkable a theatrical release?
No. Available sources describe it as direct-to-video/home-video release.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unthinkable
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, release format, and premise.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914863/
    Supports: Plot and central characters.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/unthinkable
    Supports: Genre, runtime, rating, and synopsis.
  4. Apple TV — https://www.apple.com/tv/
    Supports: Cast, director, runtime, and plot summary.