Unsung Hero
Seen it?2024 | 113 min | Drama, Music, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences adore it (8.5 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (61% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved The Forge, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
When David Smallbone's successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
8.5 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 177K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone
- Joel SmallboneDavid Smallbone
- Daisy BettsHelen Smallbone
- Kirrilee BergerRebecca Smallbone
- Jonathan JacksonEddie Degarmo
- Candace Cameron BureKay Albright
- Terry O'QuinnGrandpa James
- Lucas BlackJed Albright
- Paul Luke BonenfantDaniel Smallbone
- JJ PantanoLuke Smallbone
- Tenz McCallBen Smallbone