

Soul on Fire
Directed by Sean McNamaraDirected 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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Soul on Fire Ratings & Reviews
- Mr. Mikey13 november 2025Great movie and true story. Brings me to tears seeing how a father can forgive his son for material things and put focus on the One above. Some great awwww moments in the movie and some great laughs too.
- Gwen−3 dInspirational
- timdtucker12 november 2025Uplifting story.
- Arthur Zepeda20 februari 2026Movie Review: Soul on Fire Man, this one got me. Soul on Fire hits in that quiet, unexpected way—the kind that sneaks up on you and reminds you just how wild and precious life really is. What really blows my mind is knowing this isn’t just Hollywood magic… there’s a real John O’Leary out there. A real kid who survived something unthinkable, grew into a man with purpose, and somehow turned pain into a message that lifts people up. The movie does a solid job honoring that. It doesn’t feel exaggerated or overly polished. It just feels honest. The film checks all the boxes when it comes to perspective. It taps you on the shoulder and basically says, “Hey… you may think you’re having a bad day, but look again.” And it works. You walk away feeling a little more grateful, a little more aware of what you’ve already got going for you. I definitely recommend it. It’s inspiring without being cheesy, emotional without being heavy-handed, and it leaves you with that small spark, the kind that can flip a rough day into a better one. If you haven’t seen it, give it a shot. It just might shift something in you. And if you’re a sucker for tearjerkers… keep that box of Kleenex nearby.
- bria39728 december 2025An awesome positive message. Refreshing to see inspirational content.
- joshualgibson24 oktober 2025It sad but happy
Soul on Fire Trivia
Soul on Fire was released on 10 oktober 2025.
Soul on Fire was directed by Sean McNamara.
Soul on Fire has a runtime of 1h 51m.
Soul on Fire was produced by Margaret French-Isaac, Sean McNamara, J. Todd Harris, David Brookwell.
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.
The key characters in Soul on Fire are John O'Leary (Joel Courtney), Jack Buck (William H. Macy), Young John (James McCracken).
Soul on Fire is rated PG.
Soul on Fire is a Biography, Drama film.
Soul on Fire has an audience rating of 9.8 out of 10.
Soul on Fire had a budget of 3 mn US$.
Soul on Fire has made 7,4 mn US$ at the box office.
















