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Unsung Hero
One family's journey from Down Under to center stage.
Genres
DramaMusicFamily
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.
Details
Budget
$6000000
Revenue
$21220422
Runtime
113 min
Release Date
2024-04-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
60
Vote Average
6.908
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Joel Smallbone
David Smallbone
Daisy Betts
Helen Smallbone
Kirrilee Berger
Rebecca Smallbone
Jonathan Jackson
Eddie Degarmo
Candace Cameron Bure
Kay Albright
Terry O'Quinn
Grandpa James
Lucas Black
Jed Albright
Paul Luke Bonenfant
Daniel Smallbone
JJ Pantano
Luke Smallbone
Tenz McCall
Ben Smallbone
Angus K. Caldwell
Josh Smallbone
Hillary Scott
Luanne Meece
Lance E. Nichols
Art Meriweather
Roslyn Gentle
Nana Smallbone
Don Most
Pierce
Rachel Hendrix
Amy Grant
Beau Wirick
Matt
Kevin Downes
Suit
Libby Smallbone
Ellie
Sharonne Lanier
Billing Rep
Sonny Burnette
Church Usher
Rebecca St. James
Flight Attendant
Paul Michael Starnes
Airplane Passanger
Amanda Maddox
Sandy
Lily Rose Lumpkin
Meagan Albright
Bonita Elery
Diana
Joe Chambrello
Carmen
Vin Morreale Jr
Insurance Agent
Ben Kacsandi
Executive
Jennie Malone
Grocery Store Cashier
John French
Customs Agent
Shelly Townsend
Doctor Tanaka
Alex Lannan
Customs Agent
NaSwana Moon
Desk Agent
Sharon Murray
Cashier
Gerry Rose
Steve
Sarah Kotzur
Bobbie
Morgan Zedalis
Greg Ham
LaDonna Starnes
Airplane Passenger
Diesel La Torraca
Joel Smallbone (as Diesel Cash La Torraca)
Seth Carter Ramsay
Santa Claus
Mattie Jo Cowsert
Southern Wife
Joel Bunkowske
Concert Audience Member (uncredited)
Bonita Elery
Diana (uncredited)
Liz Fletcher
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Ian Hinton
Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
Jennie Malone
Grocery Store Cashier (uncredited)
Allen Penick
Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
Dean Shortland
Brian (uncredited)
Cameron Smith
Church Quire (uncredited)
Payton Shae Taylor
Labor and Delivery Nurse (uncredited)
Steve Tressler
Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
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