Based on the memoir by Scott LeRette, the movie takes on subjects including autism and brittle-bone disease with a faith-based foundation in church and family.

A couple struggles to take care of their autistic son suffering from brittle bone disease in this movie based on a true story, also featuring Meghann Fahy.

With a few solid performances against a plain script, The Unbreakable Boy is a cute, albeit simple, movie that families will love.

The real struggle here is trying to connect with this film beyond a wan appreciation that a father finally learned how to love his son for who he is.

Actors Patricia Heaton and Zachary Levi join TODAY to talk about their new film “The Unbreakable Boy” adapted from a book based on a true story about a courageous boy named Austin who is living with autism and brittle bone disease.

The Unbreakable Boy is based on a true story from the memoir of Scott LeRette titled The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage and a Story of Unconditional Love.

First, the good news about “The Unbreakable Boy,” a family drama based on the memoir by Scott LaRette: Star Zachary Levi is acting his age. After a few high-profile childlike roles in the past few years in the “Shazam” movies,