Unsung Hero

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Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives. Helen's faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James.

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Unsung Hero presents a heartwarming dramatization of its fact-based story that's just uplifting enough to make up for its tepid approach to real-life drama.

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Depicting struggles and triumphs that many families will be able to relate to, Unsung Hero is an inspirational drama the whole family can enjoy.

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Linda Marric

HeyUGuys

Engaging and compelling, this is a heartfelt tribute to the power of family and faith. The film's emotional depth and honest depiction of real-life struggles make it a must watch, especially for those crying out for more believable faith based dramas.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 26, 2024

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

The film is as bland as whole milk, but admittedly competently made. The songs are pleasant enough to listen to and the younger actors perform well without seeming too pert or excessively cutesy.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 10, 2024

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

The staging of the Ramseys themselves and Smallbone (which they also direct) does not exceed what could be expected from a television production. [Full review in Spanish]

May 7, 2024

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Paul Salfen

AMFM Magazine

It's a moving faith-based story that its target audience will love and although critics are often harder on these types of films, which are sometimes due to quality issues - this is not that film. The story is engaging, heartfelt, and quite impressive.

Rated: 8.5/10

Nov 26, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

Unless you’re a superfan of For King and Country fan, or god in general, Unsung Hero doesn’t have much to offer

Nov 20, 2024

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Sure the narrative follows a predictable path and the messaging about “not making your dreams your master” and putting family first is laid on a little thick, but it’s hard not be won over by the trials and tribulations of this proto-Partridge Family.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 13, 2024

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Kimberly A beautiful real life story of hope, and inspiring encouragement to those who have suffered great loss, but able to endure through the process of God’s mercy and grace to regain back, and even more, A powerful autobiographical testimony of a large family staying consistent in faith & trust to believe God, while staying united in agreement together in their prayers. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review LinLee Interesting story of the fall and crawl journey of one family and the strength of their determination to stay together and succeed. This is good for the whole family. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Sabrina It was based on true life events! And how a family was tested in a time where for them it was uncertain.. They hung in it together and became strong as a family Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Brian Powerful! What an incredible story of faith and perseverance! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Gloria Great movie--didn't realize this was more about Rebecca St. James than her brothers' group. I loved the singing. Cried throughout the movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/24 Full Review Melanie It was all good. The story, the acting, the music and especially the family friendliness! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Richard Ramsey Director Joel Smallbone Director Daisy Betts Helen Smallbone Joel Smallbone David Smallbone Kirrilee Berger Actor Jonathan Jackson Actor

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Synopsis Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives. Helen's faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James.

Director: Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone
Producer: Justin Tolley, Josh Walsh, Luke Smallbone
Screenwriter: Joel Smallbone, Richard Ramsey
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Kingdom Story Company
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements)
Genre: Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 26, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 11, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.3M
Runtime: 1h 52m