Soul on Fire

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Soul on Fire

PG

2025

1h 52m

Biography

Drama

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Directed by Sean McNamara (SOUL SURFER, REAGAN), written by Gregory Poirier and based on O'Leary's bestselling memoir, On Fire, this film is an emotional and faith-filled portrait of resilience as O'Leary not only battles to survive but ultimately discovers what it means to truly live. From frontline workers to family members, and the support of the wider community, this film is a celebration of heroes.

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A stirring story about a remarkable man, Soul on Fire shines with faith, courage, and the unstoppable spark of the human spirit.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Oct 12

This “Soul” is smoothly crafted, hitting the right notes of conflict and bravery. But it’s also bland to a fault at times, and feels unnecessarily drawn-out at nearly two hours.

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Sheri Linden

New York Times

Oct 9

Bad things happen to good people in “Soul on Fire,” whose mix of dire calamity and spiritual opportunity manages to be affecting despite the dashes of unabashed schmaltz.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Jan 26

44/100

Disabled people aren’t so inherently inspirational that you should approach one on the street and ask them to speak to a pack of Girl Scouts, but Soul On Fire just had to go an make it weird.

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John Serba

Decider

Jan 14

Soul on Fire seems to think it can coast on the inherent power of its true story, but its sub-par execution doesn’t do its subject much justice.

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Oct 20

3.5

“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

Oct 17

The film is anchored beautifully by William H. Macy and John Corbett.

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SHAUN F

Dec 11

I loved this movie! It was very inspiring!

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Laura L

Nov 15

Absolutely 5 stars! A must see for every human being on the planet! So inspiring, so motivational, a message to be grateful no matter WHAT happens in your life! And never give up HOPE ever!

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Melanie

Nov 13

Great inspirational movie with the right amount of action, humor, love, emotions, faith. A true story of gratitude

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Meloney

Nov 10

A very good, inspiring story. The story of his childhood was very good, but the depiction of his college years felt a little inauthentic to me. In any case, overall a very good true story.

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Clarence D

Nov 10

Five star movie for the family.

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Wendy

Nov 8

Fantastic movie with a beautiful message!! I cried so much while watching it! Loved it !!

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Synopsis

Directed by Sean McNamara (SOUL SURFER, REAGAN), written by Gregory Poirier and based on O'Leary's bestselling memoir, On Fire, this film is an emotional and faith-filled portrait of resilience as O'Leary not only battles to survive but ultimately discovers what it means to truly live. From frontline workers to family members, and the support of the wider community, this film is a celebration of heroes.

Director: Sean McNamara
Producer: David Brookwell, Margaret French Isaac, J. Todd Harris
Distributor: Affirm Films
Production Co: Branded Pictures Entertainment, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
Rating: PG (Suggestive Material|Some Peril|Burn Injuries|Thematic Content)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.3M
Runtime: 1h 52m