DramaMusicFamily

Unsung Hero

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

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.

Release Date : 2024-04-26

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : for KING & COUNTRYWTA MediaCurb RecordsRadiate FilmsKingdom Story CompanyCandy Rock EntertainmentA Walsh Works Production

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : A film by for KING & COUNTRY: Unsung Hero

Cast

Character Name : David Smallbone

Original Name : Joel Smallbone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Helen Smallbone

Original Name : Daisy Betts

Gender : Female

Character Name : Rebecca Smallbone

Original Name : Kirrilee Berger

Gender : Female

Character Name : Eddie Degarmo

Original Name : Jonathan Jackson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kay Albright

Original Name : Candace Cameron Bure

Gender : Female

Character Name : Grandpa James

Original Name : Terry O'Quinn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jed Albright

Original Name : Lucas Black

Gender : Male

Character Name : Daniel Smallbone

Original Name : Paul Luke Bonenfant

Gender : Male

Character Name : Luke Smallbone

Original Name : JJ Pantano

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ben Smallbone

Original Name : Tenz McCall

Gender : Male

Character Name : Josh Smallbone

Original Name : Angus K. Caldwell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Luanne Meece

Original Name : Hillary Scott

Gender : Female

Character Name : Art Meriweather

Original Name : Lance E. Nichols

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nana Smallbone

Original Name : Roslyn Gentle

Gender : Female

Character Name : Pierce

Original Name : Don Most

Gender : Male

Character Name : Amy Grant

Original Name : Rachel Hendrix

Gender : Female

Character Name : Matt

Original Name : Beau Wirick

Gender : Male

Character Name : Suit

Original Name : Kevin Downes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ellie

Original Name : Libby Smallbone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Billing Rep

Original Name : Sharonne Lanier

Gender : Female

Character Name : Church Usher

Original Name : Sonny Burnette

Gender : Male

Character Name : Flight Attendant

Original Name : Rebecca St. James

Gender : Female

Character Name : Airplane Passanger

Original Name : Paul Michael Starnes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sandy

Original Name : Amanda Maddox

Gender : Female

Character Name : Meagan Albright

Original Name : Lily Lumpkin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Diana

Original Name : Bonita Elery

Gender : Male

Character Name : Carmen

Original Name : Joe Chambrello

Gender : Male

Character Name : Insurance Agent

Original Name : Vin Morreale Jr

Gender : Male

Character Name : Executive

Original Name : Ben Kacsandi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Grocery Store Cashier

Original Name : Jennie Malone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Customs Agent

Original Name : John French

Gender : Male

Character Name : Doctor Tanaka

Original Name : Shelly Townsend

Gender : Female

Character Name : Customs Agent

Original Name : Alex Lannan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Desk Agent

Original Name : NaSwana Moon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cashier

Original Name : Sharon Murray

Gender : Female

Character Name : Steve

Original Name : Gerry Rose

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bobbie

Original Name : Sarah Kotzur

Gender : Male

Character Name : Greg Ham

Original Name : Morgan Zedalis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Airplane Passenger

Original Name : LaDonna Starnes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Joel Smallbone (as Diesel Cash La Torraca)

Original Name : Diesel La Torraca

Gender : Male

Character Name : Santa Claus

Original Name : Seth Carter Ramsay

Gender : Male

Character Name : Southern Wife

Original Name : Mattie Jo Cowsert

Gender : Male

Character Name : Concert Audience Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Joel Bunkowske

Gender : Male

Character Name : Diana (uncredited)

Original Name : Bonita Elery

Gender : Male

Character Name : Train Passenger (uncredited)

Original Name : Liz Fletcher

Gender : Male

Character Name : Airplane Passenger (uncredited)

Original Name : Ian Hinton

Gender : Male

Character Name : Grocery Store Cashier (uncredited)

Original Name : Jennie Malone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Airplane Passenger (uncredited)

Original Name : Allen Penick

Gender : Male

Character Name : Brian (uncredited)

Original Name : Dean Shortland

Gender : Male

Character Name : Church Quire (uncredited)

Original Name : Cameron Smith

Gender : Male

Character Name : Labor and Delivery Nurse (uncredited)

Original Name : Payton Shae Taylor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Airplane Passenger (uncredited)

Original Name : Steve Tressler

Gender : Male

Reviews

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-06-18

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. He sells up, then drags his wife (Daisy Betts) and family of six children (with another on the way) all that way only for it to fall through at the last minute. He causes all this upheaval and uncertainty for his family without making sure he had a contract before he left? Hmmm - maybe he won't be troubling the brains trust? Anyway, reduced to sleeping on the floor of their rented home and eking out a living doing odd jobs, gardening and cleaning the toilets for their fairly wealthy neighbours, they manage to get by - until Christmas looms. The kids have expectations and the parents are skint. A chance meeting with one of their new friends (Candace Cameron Bure) in a supermarket might provide a solution to that, indeed to a great many of their problems - but he has pride, and that now proves to be quite an obstacle not just for him, but to the potential career of his daughter Rebecca (Kirrilee Berger) who can hold a tune but can find no way of exploiting it - despite the obvious options on their doorstep. Underpinned by their profound Christian faith, they have no lack of optimism but they just need the lucky break! It's a biopic of sorts so no jeopardy, just a journey - and one that I found pretty unremarkable. The wooden as a washboard Lucas Black - sporting way, way, too much beard - makes the occasional appearance as their wealthy, song-writing, friend but the rest of the acting is pretty mediocre as the drama takes a rather traditionally daytime and sentimentally charged approach to family drama tinged with religion and luck (good or bad). Quite what it's doing in a cinema is anyone's guess - I saw it by myself, and after about twenty minutes, I felt it belonged on the television, with lots of soft focus and rousing strings.

tmdb51616167

@tmdb51616167

2024-09-03

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. It's heartbreaking to think this happens in real life, and knowing it's based on a true story adds a deeper layer of sadness. The protagonist's health deteriorated as he endured hardships, ultimately reaching a breaking point. Despite their struggles, the family never lost faith. The mother, a strong and resilient character, held them together. Throughout the film, I was captivated and emotional, shedding tears at every turn of events. It wasn't just my sensitivity; the movie struck a chord deep within, evoking both sorrow for the family's plight and joy as they began to find their footing. The message of hard work, dedication, faith, and resilience leading to stability resonated strongly. Witnessing the family's struggles and the small miracles that sustained them was emotionally gripping. It's a film that everyone should watch. Don't miss out on this incredible movie. Experience it on the big screen as it was meant to be seen. It's a powerful and moving story that deserves to be shared and appreciated.