The Unbreakable Boy

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The Unbreakable Boy

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Released Feb 21

1h 49m

Drama

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When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott's growing faith and Austin's incredible spirit, they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times.

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Critics Consensus

The Unbreakable Boy is amiable enough, but it sells its inspirational true story short by taking too many easy routes towards uplift.

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The Unbreakable Boy will leave an imprint and tears on anyone seeking life-affirming stories with a message about family and the power of love.

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

The Unbreakable Boy takes a turn toward something more sentimental than tough. Faith-based movies would be better if their happy endings weren’t always so rosy.

Feb 24, 2025

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

the real struggle here is trying to connect with this film beyond a wan appreciation that a father finally learned how to love his son for who he is. Good for him, I guess?

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 24, 2025

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

The character is largely sanded down to a toothy smile and a nagging sense that his dad always feels “close and far away at the same time, like even though I’m right there he doesn’t really see me.” He might as well be describing the film itself.

Rated: D+

Feb 22, 2025

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Mark Meszoros

The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)

Largely engaging, thanks mainly to Gunn’s touch and solid performances from its cast.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 4, 2025

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

The Unbreakable Boy has its emotional moments, the occasional well-timed punch, and a sense of humor about Austin's misadventures or ineptitudes that, in any case, don't detract from the film's purpose...[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/4

Apr 3, 2025

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Will Bjarnar

InSession Film

The shell is hollow; if only the noise it unfortunately continues to create wasn’t so loud.

Rated: D

Mar 20, 2025

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Ela

This is top 5 best movies I have ever watched. I already had tears rolling down 10 minutes in. Absolutely wonderfully produced and recreated based on the true story. I recommend everyone that loves a good touching movie to give this a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Millie

I wasnt sure how much Id like this movie but wow! It was so good. Very relatable to my life and had to fight tears a few times. I left feeling resorted, validated and proud of myself. Facing addiction head on and parenting kids with special needs. Very positive message. Loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Colorado

As a parent anyone will be able to laugh, cry and feel your heart pound as you live through the years with this family. If you are a parent of a special needs child, I think you'll double those emotions. Such a great movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Jason C

Such a heartwarming and encouraging movie! The roller-coaster ride was well worth the time and expense. Anyone who struggles to understand the inside life of a family with an autistic child needs to see this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Cathy B

Very touching movie and shows the difficulties of raising a special needs child. Being a true story makes the movie more special.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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sirtattoo8

really nice movie. I really loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Synopsis

When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott's growing faith and Austin's incredible spirit, they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and courage in the most trying times.

Director: Jon Gunn
Producer: Kevin Downes, Jon Erwin, Jerilyn Esquibel, Peter Facinelli, Andrew Erwin
Screenwriter: Jon Gunn
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Kingdom Story Company
Rating: PG (Some Violence|Language|Alcohol Abuse|Strong Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 21, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.4M
Runtime: 1h 49m

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