‘The Unbreakable Boy’ Explores Faith and Family Through Challenges of Autism and Rare Disease

Zachary Levi stars as a father grappling with personal struggles and his son’s unique challenges in a faith-based drama based on a true story.

The film follows a family navigating life with their son, Austin, who has autism and brittle bone disease, while also addressing the father’s struggles with addiction and acceptance.
Directed by Jon Gunn, the movie is adapted from Scott LeRette and Susy Flory’s non-fiction book and emphasizes themes of radical acceptance and finding joy in life’s challenges.
Zachary Levi portrays the father, Scott, drawing on personal experiences with anxiety and therapy to bring authenticity to the role.
Critics have noted the film’s focus on faith and family but criticized its lack of nuance in addressing autism and its reliance on formulaic storytelling.
The movie aims to inspire audiences with messages of love, resilience, and the transformative power of embracing life’s imperfections.