The Unbreakable Boy is an emotional, inspirational and hope filled film based on a true story.

The film follows Austin and his parents Scott and Teresa as they learn that Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease. They initially worry for their son’s future but with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become “unbreakable”. Finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times – an extraordinary true story about a father and son learning together that every day can be the best day of your life.

The story is incredible, it is emotional and it is inspirational, it will touch people’s hearts in many ways and it is very relatable for parents that have children with medical needs. As a father of a child with long-term medical needs, I found myself relating to many parts of this film and I also reflected on how God has been with us and helped us as a family, and I feel it must be so difficult without God by your side.

Zachery Levi is incredible as Scott LeRette and one of his strongest performances to date, along with Meghann Fahy as Teresa and Jacob Laval as Austin, they bring this true story to life, it feels real and honest, you can feel the emotion, the pain, the struggles and the hope and joy.

In terms of faith, the film touches on it here and there, we see Scott initially as a person that doesn’t see the need for faith in God to slowly coming round to seeing that God is real and that he needs God, we see scenes of prayer and Scott befriends the Church pastor. There are some real themes of forgiveness, trust and hope.

Unfortunately this film contains many times when God’s name is taken in vain, which and we shouldn’t have to say this but shouldn’t ever be a part of a Christian film. Hence the low rating, otherwise it would have been a 10.

Overall The Unbreakable Boy is an incredible true story, it is encouraging, emotional, inspiring and full of hope.