Film · 2025
Soul on Fire
Directed by Sean McNamara · starring Joel Courtney, John Corbett and William H. Macy
- 1 h 52 min
- Biography · Drama
USA
Synopsis
'Soul on fire' tells the story of John O'Leary, a young man who burns his entire body and whose chances of survival are slim. The film addresses his struggle for life, his impossible efforts to achieve the impossible, always supported by his family, his faith, and his own city.
The feature film is directed by Sean McNamara ('Reagan', 'Bau, Artist at War', 'To Win', 'Soul Surfer') and written by Gregory Poirier ('The Knox Method', 'Rumors That Kill'). The cast includes figures such as Joel Courtney, John Corbett, William H. Macy, Stephanie Szostak, DeVon Franklin, Masey McLain, and Stella Bratcher, among others.
McNamara has directed other films with this theme of effort and overcoming, providing the plot with all the necessary details about the characters' sacrifices, in an emotional tone with which the viewer can quickly feel connected. His stories are always full of values and place great importance on family, trust, and love.
'Soul on Fire' comes from Sony Pictures as the distributor, with its premiere in October 2025 in the United States and Canada.
Where to watch Soul on Fire
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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 112 min1 hour and 52 minutes
- Budget
- $3m
- How long is Soul on Fire?
- 1 hour and 52 minutes (112 minutes).
- Who directed Soul on Fire?
- Sean McNamara.
- Who is in Soul on Fire?
- It stars Joel Courtney, John Corbett, William H. Macy and Masey McLain.
- Where can I watch Soul on Fire?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (7)-
Joel Courtney John O'Leary
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John Corbett Denny O'Leary
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William H. Macy Jack Buck
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Masey McLain Beth O'Leary
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Writers
- Gregory Poirier
- Producers
- Sean McNamara
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