Our take
The Unbreakable Boy is a PG family drama based on a true story about parents raising a son who is autistic and has brittle bone disease. Expect mild language, brief bullying, hospital injury scenes, wine at dinner, kissing between parents, and uplifting faith themes. The tone is emotional but gentle overall. Good for families ready to discuss disability and gratitude
Uplifting themes
Gratitude, faith, courage, and seeing every life as a gift Parents advocate fiercely; Austin models joy and resilience
Story (may spoil tone)
When Scott and Teresa LeRette learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become 'unbreakable', finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language Mild profanity and insults during family stress and bullying moments
Mild profanity and insults during family stress and bullying moments
Sex / nudity Marital kissing between parents; no explicit nudity or sex scenes
Marital kissing between parents; no explicit nudity or sex scenes
Drugs / alcohol Wine with dinner and social drinking among adults
Wine with dinner and social drinking among adults
Frightening Hospital injuries, bone fractures, and parent worry may upset sensitive…
Hospital injuries, bone fractures, and parent worry may upset sensitive kids
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A child with brittle bone disease faces falls, fractures, and medical p…
A child with brittle bone disease faces falls, fractures, and medical peril
Bullying / discrimination School bullying and misunderstanding about autism appear
School bullying and misunderstanding about autism appear
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour Bone-fracture risks are shown to teach care, not to copy
Bone-fracture risks are shown to teach care, not to copy
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Parent anxiety and adjusting expectations around disability are explore…
Parent anxiety and adjusting expectations around disability are explored with care
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Fear of loss and adjusting to diagnosis create emotional weight
Fear of loss and adjusting to diagnosis create emotional weight
Talk after watching
- Austin's joy persists despite medical challenges. How can we celebrate strengths in people who learn differently?
- Scott and Teresa wrestle with fear for their son's future. How do caregivers ask for help?