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The Unbreakable Boy

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2025 | 108 min | Family, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. 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 It's a Wonderful Life or Boy A, 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 48 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 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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $6 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 166K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jon Gunn

  • Zachary LeviScott
  • Jacob LavalAustin (13yr)
  • Meghann FahyTeresa
  • Gavin WarrenLogan (11y)
  • Drew PowellJoe
  • Patricia HeatonMarcia (Scott's Mom)
  • Todd TerryDick (Scott's Dad)
  • Liza Marie GonzalezDelivery Doctor
  • Arianne MartinNurse
  • Kurt YueOI Doctor