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The Unbreakable Boy is an upcoming American drama film[1] directed and written by Jon Gunn. It is based on the book The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love, authored by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory, which is based on a true story.[2][3][4] The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role.
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| Directed by | Jon Gunn |
| Written by | Jon Gunn |
| Based on | The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love by Scott Michael LeRette and Susy Flory |
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| Cinematography | Kristopher Kimlin |
| Edited by | Parker Adams |
| Music by | Pancho Burgos-Goizueta |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Lionsgate announced a feature-length film based on the book in November 2020, with Gunn attached as director. Filming began that same month, and wrapped up in December.
After being delayed from its original March 2022 release date, the film is scheduled to be released by Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate[2][5][6][7] on February 21, 2025.[8]
Austin is a disabled boy who has brittle bone disease and autism. His father, Scott, always keeps Austin happy.[2][9][10]
The Unbreakable Boy was announced on November 13, 2020 by the Erwin brothers.[11] Four days later, it was announced that Zachary Levi would star in the film.[12] Another three days later, it was announced that Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy, Peter Facinelli, Drew Powell, Pilot Bunch, and Patricia Heaton have joined the cast.[13]
Filming began in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020, and wrapped in late 2020.[5]
On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Pancho Burgos-Goizueta would score the film.[7]
The film was initially scheduled to be released in the United States on March 18, 2022,[2][5][6][7] but was pulled from Lionsgate's release schedule eight days before its release without a new release date.[14] In January 2024, after being undated for over two years, the film was given its current release date.[8]
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