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Our take
A US PG family drama based on a true story about parents raising a son who is autistic and has brittle bone disease. Mild language, brief bullying, hospital injury scenes, wine at dinner, kissing between parents and uplifting faith themes. 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, and 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
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Violence Physical conflict and risky incidents appear
Physical conflict and risky incidents appear
Language Mild language, including an R-word slur
Mild language, including an R-word slur
Sex / nudity Mild sexual content and innuendo show up
Mild sexual content and innuendo show up
Drugs / alcohol Alcoholism, DUI and heavy drinking are central
Alcoholism, DUI and heavy drinking are central
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 pe…
A child with brittle bone disease faces falls, fractures and medical peril
Bullying / discrimination School bullying and misunderstanding about autism show up
School bullying and misunderstanding about autism show up
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Neurodivergence and family mental-health strain are in play
Neurodivergence and family mental-health strain are in play
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Fear of loss and adjusting to a diagnosis create emotional weight
Fear of loss and adjusting to a diagnosis create emotional weight
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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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?
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