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“Unsung Hero,” the latest offering in the world of faith-based films, exceeded box office expectations opening weekend, earning nearly $8 million and coming in behind Zendaya’s R-rated tennis drama “Challengers.”
The movie, from the same studio behind “Jesus Revolution,” hit theaters nationwide on April 26 and scored second place at the domestic box office after it opened close to $7.8 million, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Playing in 2,800 theaters across North America, the film also “landed ahead of expectations” after earning a coveted A+ CinemaScore.
The film came in behind “Challengers,” which received a B+ CinemaScore and opened in 3,477 theaters. The R-rated drama, co-starring Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, features Zendaya as a tennis player torn between two loves.
“Unsung Hero” follows the Smallbone family, known in the music industry as brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone of the Grammy Award-winning Christian band for King and Country, and their sister Rebecca, better known as singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James.
The film tells the story of David Smallbone (Joel Smallbone), who, after his music business fails in Australia, relocates with his wife and six children to Nashville, Tennessee, seeking new opportunities. Upon arrival, the family encounters numerous unexpected hardships, pushing them to lean on each other, their faith, and the support of their local community as they navigate life in a foreign land.
In addition to Smallbone, the cast of “Unsung Hero” includes Candace Cameron Bure, Daisy Betts, Kirrilee Berger and Lucas Black. Lady A’s Hillary Scott appears as Luanne Meece, the song leader at their local church, while “Nashville” star Jonathan Jackson plays Eddie DeGarmo from the CCM duo DeGarmo & Key.
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