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Soul on Fire

Soul on Fire

You get one life. Make yours matter.

20257.31h 51mPG

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.

Directed by Sean McNamara
Written by Gregory Poirier, John O'Leary
Produced by J. Todd Harris, Margaret French-Isaac, Sean McNamara
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $7.4M

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Top Cast

Joel Courtney

Joel Courtney

John O'Leary

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Jack Buck

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James McCracken

Young John

John Corbett

John Corbett

Denny O'Leary

Stephanie Szostak

Stephanie Szostak

Susan O'Leary

Masey McLain

Masey McLain

Beth O'Leary

Stella Bratcher

Stella Bratcher

Amy O'Leary

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Lucy Panozzo

Susie O'Leary

M

Mikey Cestone

Jim O'Leary

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Piper Jean Jones

Grace O'Leary

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Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookfaithbased on true storyburn victimst. louis, missouriindependent film

About Soul on Fire

Soul on Fire is a drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on novel or book, faith, based on true story, burn victim, st. louis, missouri, independent film. Directed by Sean McNamara, it stars Joel Courtney, William H. Macy, James McCracken. 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.

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