
Soul on Fire
67%
7.4
After a catastrophic accident, a young boy leans on his family, his faith, and his community as he fights to survive.
Ember's analysis
- MoodWarm
- EnergyModerate
- PacingMeasured
- IntensityModerate
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceMild
More about the film
Overview
After a horrific accident leaves his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone what is possible with the help of his family, his faith, his community, his longtime idol's kindness, and the entire city of St. Louis.
What critics said
Critics generally praise the film's heartfelt inspirational story of a burn victim's recovery and the strength of its family and faith themes, though its earnest tone can feel conventional.
What sets it apart
- plot centers on relying on faith and community during survival after an accident
- keywords and plot point to a burn victim fighting for survival
Films like Soul on Fire, and why
- Facing the Giantsinspirational true-story drama about a young person's survival and faith-driven recovery
- Soul Surferuplifting faith-based drama centered on family resilience through hardship
- Miracles from Heaventrue-story survival drama of a young person's injury and family-community support
Movie Details
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Release Date
- 2025-10-10
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (42)
Common questions
- What is Soul on Fire about?
- After a catastrophic accident, a young boy leans on his family, his faith, and his community as he fights to survive.
- What is Soul on Fire like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Soul on Fire as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Soul on Fire violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Soul on Fire as mild.
- What did critics think of Soul on Fire?
- Critics generally praise the film's heartfelt inspirational story of a burn victim's recovery and the strength of its family and faith themes, though its earnest tone can feel conventional.
- Which films are like Soul on Fire?
- Films with a similar feel include Facing the Giants, Soul Surfer, and Miracles from Heaven.
- How long is Soul on Fire?
- Soul on Fire runs 111 minutes.
- Where can I watch Soul on Fire?
- In United States, Soul on Fire streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Cast
- Sean McNamaraDirector
- Joel CourtneyJohn O'Leary
- William H. MacyJack Buck
- James McCrackenYoung John
- John CorbettDenny O'Leary
- Stephanie SzostakSusan O'Leary
- Masey McLainBeth O'Leary
- Stella BratcherAmy O'Leary
- Lucy PanozzoSusie O'Leary
- Mikey CestoneJim O'Leary
- Piper Jean JonesGrace O'Leary


















