Unsung Hero

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

2024 • 113 min • Drama · Music · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

89 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
71 Audience · 87 · 49%

Following the collapse of his music business, David Smallbone moves his large family from Australia to the US for a fresh start. With little money and facing many challenges, the family relies on faith and their love of music to rebuild their lives. This film is inspired by a true story.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Discussions of financial hardship and uncertainty
Challenges of adapting to a new country and culture

What it models well

Family unity and support
Resilience and perseverance
Faith and hope
Generosity of others

Talk about it after

What does it mean to start over in a new place?
How can families support each other through hard times?
What role does faith play in overcoming challenges?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Unsung Hero. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone • Crew: Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Oh, what an amazing movie! There's absolutely nothing negative to say about it. If you do find fault, you must lack heart. That's my opinion! The storyline was truly fantastic, portraying the challenges faced by a family going from a life of luxury to near homelessness. They left one country for another, only to be mistreated upon arrival in the United States.…
tmdb51616167, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
The Smallbone family live a comfortable life, paid for by the music promotional skills of dad David (Joel Smallbone - real life son) but when a tour he backs to the hilt goes a bit wonky, they find themselves broke. Nobody in Australia will employ him, so he heads to Nashville on the promise of a new opportunity. This is where I was glad he wasn't promoting me.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community