Unsung Hero (2024)

Unsung Hero
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $19,009,391Details
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Synopsis

David Smallbone 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 and his pregnant wife Helen 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: For King & Country and Rebecca St. James.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,731,539 (40.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$6,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,832 opening theaters/2,832 max. theaters, 3.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $19,009,391

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,952 $19,009,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,620 $19,009,391

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Amazon VOD:Amazon

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 26th, 2024 (Wide) by Lionsgate
International Releases: May 30th, 2024 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: May 28th, 2024 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements.
(Rating bulletin 2808 (cert #54635), 11/8/2023)
Running Time: 112 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Jesus Revolution
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Keywords: Faith-Based Drama, Music Industry, Immigration, Musicians, Faith-Based Film, Christian Contemporary Music
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Kingdom Story Company, Candy Rock, Lionsgate, For King & Country
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Front-Loaded Opening Weekend 90 46.9% Apr 26, 2024 3

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2024 2 $7,731,539   2,832 $2,730   $7,731,539 1
May 3, 2024 7 $2,988,024 -61% 2,832 $1,055   $13,131,914 2
May 10, 2024 6 $2,549,578 -15% 2,272 $1,122   $17,085,280 3
May 17, 2024 11 $1,035,074 -59% 1,736 $596   $19,009,391 4

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 25, 2024 P $1,670,000     0     $1,670,000  
Apr 26, 2024 2 $3,623,796     2,832 $1,280   $3,623,796 1
Apr 27, 2024 4 $2,332,710 -36%   2,832 $824   $5,956,506 2
Apr 28, 2024 4 $1,775,033 -24%   2,832 $627   $7,731,539 3
Apr 29, 2024 4 $528,827 -70%   2,832 $187   $8,260,366 4
Apr 30, 2024 2 $953,676 +80%   2,832 $337   $9,214,042 5
May 1, 2024 3 $464,702 -51%   2,832 $164   $9,678,744 6
May 2, 2024 3 $465,146 n/c   2,832 $164   $10,143,890 7
May 3, 2024 7 $865,698 +86% -76% 2,832 $306   $11,009,588 8
May 4, 2024 7 $1,237,624 +43% -47% 2,832 $437   $12,247,212 9
May 5, 2024 7 $884,702 -29% -50% 2,832 $312   $13,131,914 10
May 6, 2024 8 $288,074 -67% -46% 2,832 $102   $13,419,988 11
May 7, 2024 5 $523,652 +82% -45% 2,832 $185   $13,943,640 12
May 8, 2024 6 $295,872 -43% -36% 2,832 $104   $14,239,512 13
May 9, 2024 6 $296,190 n/c -36% 2,832 $105   $14,535,702 14
May 10, 2024 6 $522,763 +76% -40% 2,272 $230   $15,058,465 15
May 11, 2024 6 $819,477 +57% -34% 2,272 $361   $15,877,942 16
May 12, 2024 3 $1,207,338 +47% +36% 2,272 $531   $17,085,280 17
May 13, 2024 7 $199,154 -84% -31% 2,272 $88   $17,284,434 18
May 14, 2024 5 $330,193 +66% -37% 2,272 $145   $17,614,627 19
May 15, 2024 - $197,583 -40% -33% 2,272 $87   $17,812,210 20
May 16, 2024 6 $162,107 -18% -45% 2,272 $71   $17,974,317 21
May 17, 2024 - $322,454 +99% -38% 1,736 $186   $18,296,771 22
May 18, 2024 10 $445,928 +38% -46% 1,736 $257   $18,742,699 23
May 19, 2024 - $266,692 -40% -78% 1,736 $154   $19,009,391 24

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2024 2 $10,143,890   2,832 $3,582   $10,143,890 1
May 3, 2024 7 $4,391,812 -57% 2,832 $1,551   $14,535,702 2
May 10, 2024 5 $3,438,615 -22% 2,272 $1,513   $17,974,317 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 5/30/2024 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Lead Ensemble Members

Joel Smallbone    David Smallbone
Daisy Betts    Helen Smallbone
Kirrilee Berger    Rebecca St. James
Diesel La Torraca    Joel Smallbone
JJ Pantano    Luke Smallbone
Tenz McCall   

Supporting Cast

Jonathan Jackson    Eddie DeGarmo
Lucas Black    Jed Albright
Candace Cameron Bure    Kay Albright
Terry O'Quinn   
Paul Luke Bonenfant   
Angus K. Caldwell   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Richard Ramsey    Director
Joel Smallbone    Director
Joel Smallbone    Screenwriter
Richard Ramsey    Screenwriter
Justin Tolley    Producer
Joshua Michael Walsh    Producer
Luke Smallbone    Producer
Candace Cameron Bure    Executive Producer
Andrew Erwin    Executive Producer
Tony Young    Executive Producer
Kevin Downes    Executive Producer
Jon Erwin    Executive Producer
Mike Curb    Executive Producer
Brian Mitchell    Executive Producer
Bill Reeves    Executive Producer
Jeffery Brooks    Executive Producer
Gerald Webb    Executive Producer
Ford Englerth    Executive Producer
Parker Adams    Editor
Brent McCorkle    Composer
Johnny Derango    Director of Photography

Unsung Hero trailer

April 16th, 2024

Faith-based drama starring Joel Smallbone and Daisy Betts opens in theaters on April 26. Full movie details.

David Smallbone 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 and his pregnant wife Helen 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: For King & Country and Rebecca St. James. More...


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Synopsis

David Smallbone 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 and his pregnant wife Helen 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: For King & Country and Rebecca St. James.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$7,731,539 (40.7% of total gross)
Legs:2.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$6,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.2 times production budget)
Theater counts:2,832 opening theaters/2,832 max. theaters, 3.4 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $19,009,391

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,952 $19,009,391
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,601-5,700) 5,620 $19,009,391

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: April 26th, 2024 (Wide) by Lionsgate
International Releases: May 30th, 2024 (Wide) (Australia)
Video Release: May 28th, 2024 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements.
(Rating bulletin 2808 (cert #54635), 11/8/2023)
Running Time: 112 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Jesus Revolution
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Faith-Based Drama, Music Industry, Immigration, Musicians, Faith-Based Film, Christian Contemporary Music
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Kingdom Story Company, Candy Rock, Lionsgate, For King & Country
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Front-Loaded Opening Weekend 90 46.9% Apr 26, 2024 3

Lead Ensemble Members

Joel Smallbone    David Smallbone
Daisy Betts    Helen Smallbone
Kirrilee Berger    Rebecca St. James
Diesel La Torraca    Joel Smallbone
JJ Pantano    Luke Smallbone
Tenz McCall   

Supporting Cast

Jonathan Jackson    Eddie DeGarmo
Lucas Black    Jed Albright
Candace Cameron Bure    Kay Albright
Terry O'Quinn   
Paul Luke Bonenfant   
Angus K. Caldwell   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Richard Ramsey    Director
Joel Smallbone    Director
Joel Smallbone    Screenwriter
Richard Ramsey    Screenwriter
Justin Tolley    Producer
Joshua Michael Walsh    Producer
Luke Smallbone    Producer
Candace Cameron Bure    Executive Producer
Andrew Erwin    Executive Producer
Tony Young    Executive Producer
Kevin Downes    Executive Producer
Jon Erwin    Executive Producer
Mike Curb    Executive Producer
Brian Mitchell    Executive Producer
Bill Reeves    Executive Producer
Jeffery Brooks    Executive Producer
Gerald Webb    Executive Producer
Ford Englerth    Executive Producer
Parker Adams    Editor
Brent McCorkle    Composer
Johnny Derango    Director of Photography

Unsung Hero trailer

April 16th, 2024

Faith-based drama starring Joel Smallbone and Daisy Betts opens in theaters on April 26. Full movie details.

David Smallbone 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 and his pregnant wife Helen 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: For King & Country and Rebecca St. James. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2024 2 $7,731,539   2,832 $2,730   $7,731,539 1
May 3, 2024 7 $2,988,024 -61% 2,832 $1,055   $13,131,914 2
May 10, 2024 6 $2,549,578 -15% 2,272 $1,122   $17,085,280 3
May 17, 2024 11 $1,035,074 -59% 1,736 $596   $19,009,391 4

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Apr 25, 2024 P $1,670,000     0     $1,670,000  
Apr 26, 2024 2 $3,623,796     2,832 $1,280   $3,623,796 1
Apr 27, 2024 4 $2,332,710 -36%   2,832 $824   $5,956,506 2
Apr 28, 2024 4 $1,775,033 -24%   2,832 $627   $7,731,539 3
Apr 29, 2024 4 $528,827 -70%   2,832 $187   $8,260,366 4
Apr 30, 2024 2 $953,676 +80%   2,832 $337   $9,214,042 5
May 1, 2024 3 $464,702 -51%   2,832 $164   $9,678,744 6
May 2, 2024 3 $465,146 n/c   2,832 $164   $10,143,890 7
May 3, 2024 7 $865,698 +86% -76% 2,832 $306   $11,009,588 8
May 4, 2024 7 $1,237,624 +43% -47% 2,832 $437   $12,247,212 9
May 5, 2024 7 $884,702 -29% -50% 2,832 $312   $13,131,914 10
May 6, 2024 8 $288,074 -67% -46% 2,832 $102   $13,419,988 11
May 7, 2024 5 $523,652 +82% -45% 2,832 $185   $13,943,640 12
May 8, 2024 6 $295,872 -43% -36% 2,832 $104   $14,239,512 13
May 9, 2024 6 $296,190 n/c -36% 2,832 $105   $14,535,702 14
May 10, 2024 6 $522,763 +76% -40% 2,272 $230   $15,058,465 15
May 11, 2024 6 $819,477 +57% -34% 2,272 $361   $15,877,942 16
May 12, 2024 3 $1,207,338 +47% +36% 2,272 $531   $17,085,280 17
May 13, 2024 7 $199,154 -84% -31% 2,272 $88   $17,284,434 18
May 14, 2024 5 $330,193 +66% -37% 2,272 $145   $17,614,627 19
May 15, 2024 - $197,583 -40% -33% 2,272 $87   $17,812,210 20
May 16, 2024 6 $162,107 -18% -45% 2,272 $71   $17,974,317 21
May 17, 2024 - $322,454 +99% -38% 1,736 $186   $18,296,771 22
May 18, 2024 10 $445,928 +38% -46% 1,736 $257   $18,742,699 23
May 19, 2024 - $266,692 -40% -78% 1,736 $154   $19,009,391 24

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Apr 26, 2024 2 $10,143,890   2,832 $3,582   $10,143,890 1
May 3, 2024 7 $4,391,812 -57% 2,832 $1,551   $14,535,702 2
May 10, 2024 5 $3,438,615 -22% 2,272 $1,513   $17,974,317 3

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 5/30/2024 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.