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Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero

Drama · Music · Family · 2024

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.

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Unsung Hero

“One family's journey from Down Under to center stage.”

2024 Drama · Music · Family 1h 53m

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7.0 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Ramsey · Joel Smallbone

Written by

Richard Ramsey · Joel Smallbone

Joel Smallbone

Joel Smallbone

David Smallbone

Daisy Betts

Daisy Betts

Helen Smallbone

Kirrilee Berger

Kirrilee Berger

Rebecca Smallbone

Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson

Eddie Degarmo

Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure

Kay Albright

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Grandpa James

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Jed Albright

Court is in session

Put Unsung Hero on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.