Summary

  • Lionsgate, Kingdom Story Company, and Candy Rock present the trailer for the upcoming inspirational drama, Unsung Hero. We have an exclusive clip, too.
  • The film follows the Smallbone family from Australia as they move to the US to rebuild their lives after the collapse of their music company.
  • Joel Smallbone of the Christian pop band for KING + COUNTRY directs, writes, and stars in Unsung Hero, based on the remarkable true story of his family's journey.

We have an exclusive clip of the upcoming drama Unsung Hero, which features Terry O'Quinn as a father talking to his son, played by for KING & COUNTRY singer Joel Smallbone. We also have the trailer and images for this inspiring film about the Smallbone family, who hail from Australia and find themselves in a foreign land, trying to build a new life together. Unsung Hero is scheduled to be released on April 26, 2024, and you can check out the new clip above and official trailer below.

The synopsis for Unsung Hero reads as follows:

"Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David (Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives.

"Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children, who would go on to become two of the most successful acts in Inspirational Music history: five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James."

Unsung Hero eatures Paul Luke Bonnenfant as Daniel, Daisy Betts as Helen, Kirrilee Berger as Rebecca, Joel Smallbone as David, Tenz McCall as Ben, JJ Pantano as Luke, Angus K. Caldwell as Josh, and Diesel La Torraca as Joel. You can check out the poster and more information below.

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For King & Country's Joel Smallbone Directs, Writes & Stars in Unsung Hero

Unsung Hero poster
Unsung Hero
PG
Release Date
April 26, 2024
Director
Richard L. Ramsey , Joel Smallbone
Cast
Daisy Betts , Jonathan Jackson , Lucas Black , Terry O'Quinn
Main Genre
Drama

Unsung Hero stars Joel Smallbone, one of the members of the Christian pop duo, for KING + COUNTRY. Unsung Hero is based on the experiences of their family, specifically their mother, and how she and the rest of the Smallbones emigrated from Australia to the United States and settled in the Nashville area. The recipients of numerous awards and nominations (including five Grammy Awards), for KING + COUNTRY have collaborated with some of the biggest artists in the business, including Dolly Parton, Timbaland, Tori Kelly, Lecrae, and Needtobreathe, among others.

Joel Smallbone, meanwhile, is no stranger to the movies, with the artist having starred in the crime drama Priceless back in 2016 under the direction of his brother, Ben Smallbone. He is starring in the new Christmas musical, Journey to Bethlehem, as well.

The rest of the Unsung Hero ensemble cast includes Daisy Betts (Chicago Fire, Last Resort), Kirrilee Berger (One Dollar, Grown-ish), Jonathan Jackson (Nashville, General Hospital), Lucas Black (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, 42), Candace Cameron Bure (Full House, Fuller House), Terry O'Quinn (Lost, Resident Alien), and Lady A singer Hillary Scott.

As well as starring in Unsung Hero, Joel Smallbone will direct the drama alongside Richard Ramsey, with the pair having also penned the script. Producers behind Unsung Hero include Justin Tolley, Josh Walsh, and Luke Smallbone.

Unsung Hero is now scheduled to open on April 26, 2024, in wide release, from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company.