The Unbreakable Boy

2025

Drama

14
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 43% · 47 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 2388 2.4K

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Director

Jon Gunn Photo
Jon Gunn

Top cast

Meghann Fahy Photo
Meghann Fahy as Teresa
Patricia Heaton Photo
Patricia Heaton as Marcia
Todd Terry Photo
Todd Terry as Dick
Kenda Henthorn Photo
Kenda Henthorn as Restaurant Patron / Arcade Patron
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1000.43 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 48 min
Seeds 22
2.01 GB
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English 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 48 min
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1.82 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 48 min
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23.976 fps
1 hr 48 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Cyns-Corner 7 / 10

7.3/10 STARS

The Unbreakable Boy was Cinemark's Monday Mystery Movie on February 17. It is an upcoming biographical drama film written and directed by Jon Gunn (the director of last year's Ordinary Angels). It is based on the non-fiction book "The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love," by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory. I'll be honest, even though I'd figured out what the movie would probably be, I wasn't hugely excited about it; I was more in the mood for a rated R film (like the mystery movie being shown at AMC on the same day). However, by the time the film was done, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It tells the story of Austin, an autistic child with brittle bone disease. Austin is a joyful character who sees magic and wonder in the normal, everyday things of life. However, the focus of the film is more on the struggles his parents and younger brother face as they try to navigate how to best care for this child in the midst of the seemingly never-ending challenges created by issues beyond his control. Some people who have already seen this seem to feel it was a bit disrespectful to focus more on Austin's parents instead of him, but this personally worked well for me on multiple levels, because with a person like Austin, they are not the only person affected by their issues. Things like brittle bone disease and autism in particular affect *everyone* around that person. So it seemed only fitting that we also see the struggles his parents went through as they tried their best to care for their son. I enjoyed the balance of humor and sadness as his parents - especially his father - transition from trying to find ways to fix things about Austin that simply can't be fixed to realizing and appreciating that the unmitigated joy Austin has for life (and loving the people around him unconditionally) are lessons they can learn from him themselves. It also helped his father come to terms with the realization that there is nothing really broken about his son after all. While there are faith-based undertones to the film, it isn't anything that felt clunky or ham-fisted in its delivery, and for me it worked well (just like how it worked well for last year's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever) It's a PG film, so it is suited for all audiences, though there are some darker themes that are touched on such as alcoholism and a fractured family. However, the movie handles those themes well. Video review available on my YouTube channel.
Reviewed by CommonSenseCritic 6 / 10

Auzman Rocks

When - 11:05 PM Where - MovieBox Pro With Who - MyselfFirst Thoughts - This movie is the definition of sweet and heartfelt. Kingdom Story Company once again managed to toe the line between impactful and cheesy, and it created a solid film.I feel as though every member of the cast are actually trying in their roles, particularly Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, and newcomer Jacob Laval as the titular character Auzman. Levi, in particular, as Austin's father Scott, gives a fully fleshed out performance, portraying someone who consistently feels as though he is drowning, without realizing that he is the one doing so with the bottle. Given Levi's well-documented struggles with mental health, his inspiring journey to becoming mentally well, and his work to better others struggling with mental health issues, it truly feels as though he means and feels every word of the script he is speaking. It's as though he has thought every thought and said every word to himself at some point, and yet he still came out the other side. Fahy also gives a solid performance as Teresa, Auzman's mom and Scott's wife. She has quickly shown herself this year to be a really talented actress, specifically in roles that require a lot of emotional bandwidth. Lastly, Laval, as Austin, the star of the show, completely disappeared into this role. If I hadn't known any better, I would have thought that they had cast the actual real-life Austin. His performance has a naturally vibrant energy running through it, and it comes across as totally natural.Does the story go through some familiar beats of the genre? Sure it does. Is it even somewhat predictable? I would say probably for most people.At the end of the day, does that really matter? I don't think so.This is a well-made, good-looking movie that tackles some very hard themes in a gentle but accurate way. There is a reason why nearly every production made by Kingdom Story Company ends up being an unprecedented success, and that's because they're good storytellers and are willing to put in the time, money, and effort to make good films.Overall, this is a solid movie that the whole family can enjoy, and should.
Reviewed by Nexelium 5 / 10

A Heartfelt Story That Falls Short of Its Potential

The Unbreakable Boy is a touching family drama based on a true story. The film explores important themes of resilience, illness, and unconditional parental love, yet it fails to fully develop them.Pros: The story is inspiring, and the protagonist is likable.Strong performances, particularly from Zachary Levi as the father.A warm and uplifting atmosphere that highlights the power of family and support.Cons: The plot is predictable, and the screenplay feels shallow at times.Lacks depth in character development-despite its potential, the story never reaches its full emotional impact.Overly sentimental in places, relying on clichés rather than genuine drama.Overall, The Unbreakable Boy is a decent family drama, but it lacks originality and depth to leave a lasting impression. It's worth a watch but unlikely to stay with you for long.
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