Director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” is one of the most intriguing and suspenseful movies of the early 2000s.
Per IMDb, the brilliant superhero thriller’s plot is as follows: “A man learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident.”
Specifically, it tells the story of David Dunn, who survives a devastating train crash with no injuries, leading to the realization that he possesses superhuman abilities. Following the discovery, he comes to the attention of Elijah Price, a disabled comic book store owner with a terrifying motive.
It stars Bruce Willis as Dunn and Samuel L. Jackson as Price, with Robin Wright, Spencer Treat Clark, and Charlayne Woodard providing able support in important roles.
The film was both a critical and commercial success. It boasts a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed almost $250 million worldwide, after costing just $75 million to make (per Box Office Mojo).
It released in the United States on November 22, 2000, meaning it recently turned 25 years old. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be cool to see the cast now, compared to how they looked when it hit theaters? Let’s do that immediately…
Bruce Willis (David Dunn)
GettyAction movie legend Bruce Willis played David Dunn in “Unbreakable.” Dunn is a security guard and former football player who miraculously survives a horrific train crash unharmed. It leads to him discovering he has superhuman abilities, including invulnerability, superhuman strength, and the power to see the crimes of people he touches.
Age when “Unbreakable” released: 45.
Selected movie credits before that: Die Hard (1988), Pulp Fiction (1994), The Sixth Sense (1999).
Above is a 2026 social media post by Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, with a recent picture of him.
Age now: 71.
Selected movie credits after “Unbreakable”: Sin City (2005), Over the Hedge (2006), The Expendables (2010).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Samuel L. Jackson (Elijah Price, AKA Mr. Glass)
GettyAcademy Award-nominated actor and producer (and Honorary Academy Award winner) Samuel L. Jackson played Elijah Price, aka Mr. Glass, in “Unbreakable.” Price is a comic book store owner suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). Obsessed with the idea that David Dunn is the superhero counterpart to his own extreme vulnerability, he fiendishly manipulates events to push Dunn toward his “purpose.”
Age when “Unbreakable” released: 51.
Selected movie credits before that: Jurassic Park (1993), True Romance (1993), Pulp Fiction (1994).
Above is a 2026 social media post by Samuel L. Jackson with a recent picture of him.
Age now: 77.
Selected movie credits after “Unbreakable”: The Avengers (2012), Django Unchained (2012), The Hateful Eight (2015).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Robin Wright (Audrey Dunn)
GettyActress, producer and director Robin Wright played Audrey Dunn in “Unbreakable.” Audrey is a a physical therapist and David Dunn’s estranged wife. Even though her marriage to David is strained, she still plays a key emotional role in his personal life and arc.
Age when “Unbreakable” released: 34.
Selected movie credits before that: The Princess Bride (1987), Forrest Gump (1994), She’s So Lovely (1997).
GettyAge now: 60.
Selected movie credits after “Unbreakable”: Sorry, Haters (2006), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Wonder Woman (2017).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Spencer Treat Clark (Joseph Dunn)
GettyFilm and television actor Spencer Treat Clark played Joseph Dunn in “Unbreakable.” Joseph is David and Audrey’s young son. He is highly supportive of his father and eagerly believes (and hopes) that he possesses superhuman powers.
Age when “Unbreakable” released: 13.
Selected movie credits before that: Arlington Road (1999), Double Jeopardy (1999), Gladiator (2000).
GettyAge now: 38.
Selected movie credits after “Unbreakable”: Mystic River (2003), The Last House on the Left (2009), Salem’s Lot (2024).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Charlayne Woodard (Mrs. Price)
GettyPlaywright and actress Charlayne Woodard played Mrs. Price in “Unbreakable.” Mrs. Price is Elijah’s protective and long-suffering mother. She appears in both present-day scenes and flashbacks highlighting his condition and warped worldview.
Age when “Unbreakable” released: 46.
Selected movie credits before that: The Meteor Man (1993), The Crucible (1996), The Million Dollar Hotel (2000).
Above is a 2026 social media post by Charlayne Woodard with a recent picture of her.
Age now: 72.
Selected movie credits after “Unbreakable”: Sunshine State (2002), Things Never Said (2013), Glass (2019).
Filmography info per IMDb.
It’s great to see that the cast of “Unbreakable” are all still with us. Here’s wishing them continued success with their ongoing careers and, in Bruce Willis’ case, all the best in his ongoing battles with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.
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