Drama / Biography / Faith-Inspired — At age nine, John O’Leary suffered a life-shattering accident that left him severely burned and given little chance of survival. With the support of his family, the community of his hometown, and his idol—baseball legend Jack Buck—he embarks on a miraculous journey of recovery and purpose. His story ultimately becomes one of faith, resilience, and the decision to turn tragedy into meaning. Wikipedia+3sonypictures.com+3slu.edu+3

ℹ️ Movie Details

• 🎬 Director: Sean McNamara Wikipedia+1
• ✍️ Writer: Gregory Poirier (screenplay, adapted from O’Leary’s memoir) PR Newswire+1
• 🎭 Cast:
  • Joel Courtney as John O’Leary Wikipedia+1
  • John Corbett PR Newswire
  • Stephenie Szostak PR Newswire
  • Masey McLain Wikipedia
  • William H. Macy as Jack Buck Wikipedia+1
• 📅 Release Date: October 10, 2025 (USA) PR Newswire
• ⏱️ Runtime: ~111 minutes (1h 51m) Common Sense Media+1
• 🎞️ Based on: The memoir On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O’Leary. Pressparty
• 🌍 Country: United States Wikipedia
• 📽️ Production Companies: AFFIRM Films / Sony Pictures Entertainment PR Newswire

✅ What to Know

• The film depicts a powerful true-story of survival, forgiveness, and transformation — more than just physical recovery. slu.edu
• It was filmed on location in St. Louis, Missouri, including at Saint Louis University and other real locations tied to John O’Leary’s life. stlmag.com+1
• While it is faith-inspired, reviews note it appeals beyond strictly religious audiences, emphasizing hope and human resilience. Rotten Tomatoes