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Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero

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

20247.11h 53m

Overview

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.

Directed by Richard Ramsey
Written by Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone
Produced by Luke Smallbone, Justin Tolley, Joshua Walsh
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $21.2M

Top Cast

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

Paul Luke Bonenfant

Paul Luke Bonenfant

Daniel Smallbone

JJ Pantano

JJ Pantano

Luke Smallbone

Tenz McCall

Tenz McCall

Ben Smallbone

Themes & Keywords

australiaimmigrantbiographybased on true storyfamily1980s1990schristian musicchristian filmchristian faith

About Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero is a drama, music, family film released in 2024 exploring themes of australia, immigrant, biography, based on true story, family, 1980s. Directed by Richard Ramsey, it stars Joel Smallbone, Daisy Betts, Kirrilee Berger. 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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