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The Unbreakable Boy

2025 · 108 min

A gentle, heartfelt family drama that finds warmth and resilience in life's hardest challenges, leaving you moved and quietly hopeful.

Directed by
Jon Gunn
Genres
Family, Drama
Starring
Zachary Levi, Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy
Tagline
When the odds are unbelievable, show the world you're unbreakable.
Overview
When Scott and Teresa LeRette learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become 'unbreakable', finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.

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Directed by
Jon Gunn
Genres
Family, Drama
Starring
Zachary Levi, Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy
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Tone
  • warmstrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • parenthood
  • faith
  • healing
  • coming-of-age
Places
  • small town
  • home
  • school
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour4
Realism8
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight7

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Genres
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Directed by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
108 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
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