Soul on Fire
Seen it?2025 | 111 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Ordinary Angels, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 224K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean McNamara
- 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