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The Unbreakable Boy (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Unbreakable Boy is a 2025 drama directed by Jon Gunn, starring Zachary Levi as Scott, Meghann Fahy and Jacob Laval. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $7.5 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
worldwide gross
$7.5M
Echo Score
43
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The Unbreakable Boy (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Jon Gunn
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Unbreakable Boy About?

The premise of The Unbreakable Boy without spoilers.

A couple, Scott and Teresa, face challenges when their son Austin is diagnosed with autism and brittle bone disease. Initially concerned about his future, they discover strength and resilience through faith and Austin's positive outlook. The family finds joy, gratitude, and courage as they navigate difficult circumstances together.

The Unbreakable Boy Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • brittle bone disease
  • bone disease
  • autism
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • marriage
  • school
  • alcoholism
  • father son relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • teen drama
  • close up of mouth
  • close up of lips
+23 more
  • close up of an eye
  • close up of eye
  • close up of eyes
  • close up of ear
  • close up of a mouth
  • close up eye
  • close up on eyes
  • close up an eye
  • extreme close up of eyes
  • extreme close up of eye
  • closeup of mouth
  • closeup of an eye
  • close up of boy's ear
  • close up of an ear
  • closeup of eyes
  • closeup of a mouth
  • closeup of ear
  • whispering in ear
  • whispering in someone's ear
  • whispering into an ear
  • boy whispers into a woman's ear
  • whisper in ear
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Unbreakable Boy Cast & Characters

Zachary Levi leads the cast as Scott, with Meghann Fahy as Teresa and Jacob Laval as Austin (13yr). Directed by Jon Gunn; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Unbreakable Boy

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From the director

More from Jon Gunn

More films directed by Jon Gunn, best-rated first: Ordinary Angels, The Case for Christ, My Date with Drew and Do You Believe?.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Unbreakable Boy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Unbreakable Boy 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 43/100, strongest in art & craft (55) and weakest in story & flow (35).

43 /100

The Unbreakable Boy Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, The Unbreakable Boy delivers a well-intentioned family drama that often falters under its familiar structure and uneven focus. While some viewers commend its heartfelt depiction of parenting and earnest performances, the narrative is frequently weighed down by clichés and pacing lapses that undermine its intended sincerity. Direction and production design remain serviceable but unremarkable, and emotional beats lack consistent development. In net, the film’s genuine moments are offset by its reliance on predictable conventions, resulting in a moderately uneven viewing experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits a functional but unadventurous visual approach. Direction maintains clear storytelling yet rarely explores inventive framing or dynamic cinematography. Production design and editing serve the narrative without drawing attention, resulting in a straightforward aesthetic. While the unobtrusive style supports the family drama, the lack of visual distinctiveness dampens overall artistic engagement.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances oscillate between earnest warmth and uneven delivery. Supporting actors bring nuanced moments of familial connection, yet the lead portrayal often feels disengaged and smarmy, hindering emotional resonance. Character arcs are underdeveloped, leaving relational dynamics only partially explored. Consequently, the film’s attempt at heartfelt portrayal is weakened by inconsistent depth and portrayal of its central figures.

  • Story & Flow 35

    Regarding story and flow, the narrative delivers sincere intentions but is undermined by predictability and pacing irregularities. Plot beats adhere to familiar dramatic conventions, resulting in frequent clichés and contrivances that dilute engagement. Attempts to cover multiple real-life events lead to a fragmented structure, and some emotional moments fail to register consistently. As a result, the film offers a well-meaning but uneven storytelling experience.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    In terms of sensory experience, the film employs a restrained soundtrack and straightforward sound design that support the narrative without making a distinctive impact. Musical cues underscore emotional moments but rarely resonate beyond their immediate scenes, and ambient sound remains unobtrusive. Visual consistency is maintained, though the color palette and aesthetic choices seldom innovate. Overall, the sensory elements serve the story effectively but lack striking presence.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    Regarding the rewatch factor, the film offers authentic emotional beats that may resonate on a first viewing but lack sufficient depth to fully engage on repeat viewings. Some heartfelt family moments retain warmth, yet predictable plot developments and underexplored character arcs reduce the incentive to revisit. While select scenes offer reassuring sincerity, the overall reliance on familiar narrative patterns limits its lasting appeal. Consequently, rewatch value remains modest.

Box office

The Unbreakable Boy Box Office & Budget

The Unbreakable Boy grossed $7.5 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $6.4 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (14%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.5M

1.3× its budget

US & Canada
$6.4M
International
$1.1M
Budget
$6M
US & Canada 86% Rest of the world 14%
Videos

The Unbreakable Boy Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Official Trailer
  • Teaser this film? 10/10. no notes.
Details

The Unbreakable Boy Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Invencible: Un niño fuera de serie” and “坚不可摧的男孩”.

Also known as
  • Invencible: Un niño fuera de serie
  • 坚不可摧的男孩
  • Nesalomljivi dječak
  • Minu eriline poeg
  • Il bambino di cristallo
  • Mano ypatingas sūnus
  • Jeden na milion
  • Bước Chân Dũng Cảm
  • Неуязвимый мальчик
  • Invencível
  • เด็กชายหัวใจไม่แพ้
  • Nezlomljivi deček
+4 more
  • پسر شکست ناپذیر
  • Das Wunderkind
  • Незламний хлопчик
  • 陽光小強人

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FAQ

The Unbreakable Boy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Unbreakable Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Unbreakable Boy?

The Unbreakable Boy runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was The Unbreakable Boy released?

The Unbreakable Boy was released on February 21, 2025.

Who directed The Unbreakable Boy?

The Unbreakable Boy was directed by Jon Gunn.

More films by Jon Gunn

Who is in the cast of The Unbreakable Boy?

The Unbreakable Boy stars Zachary Levi as Scott, Meghann Fahy as Teresa and Jacob Laval as Austin (13yr), among 20 credited actors.

How much did The Unbreakable Boy make at the box office?

The Unbreakable Boy grossed $7.5 million worldwide ($6.4 million domestic, $1.1 million international) on a budget of $6 million.

How is The Unbreakable Boy rated?

The Unbreakable Boy has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.

Does The Unbreakable Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Unbreakable Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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