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Soul on Fire

2025 · 111 min

A heartfelt, harrowing true story of recovery that aims to inspire, with moments of pain and warmth.

Directed by
Sean McNamara
Genres
Drama
Starring
Joel Courtney, William H. Macy, James McCracken
Tagline
You get one life. Make yours matter.
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.

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Directed by
Sean McNamara
Genres
Drama
Starring
Joel Courtney, William H. Macy, James McCracken
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • survival
  • healing
  • family
  • trauma
Places
  • small town
  • hospital
  • home
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama
Directed by
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Written by
Gregory Poirier
Starring
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Music
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Runtime
111 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
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