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Inspired by true and harrowing events, On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man (Peter Facinelli) that finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son (Asher Angel) and pregnant wife (Fiona Dourif) if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of mother nature.

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On Fire (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Cath Clarke Guardian There is something depressingly retro about a plot that hinges on a man digging deep to heroically rescue his family. Rated: 2/5 Apr 9, 2024 Full Review On Fire (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Matthew Monagle Austin Chronicle 'On Fire' does the best it can with what it has. It’s still not enough to move the needle. Rated: 2/5 Oct 1, 2023 Full Review On Fire (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Kevin Wight The Wee Review Low-budget eco-thriller lacks the necessary tension and excitement Rated: 2 Jun 2, 2024 Full Review On Fire (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) John Serba Decider On Fire is both not particularly good and not particularly bad, and if you don’t like that wishy-washy assessment, feel free to set fire to the fence I’m sitting on – it wasn’t very comfortable anyway. Mar 26, 2024 Full Review On Fire (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) Facinelli shows equal skill in playing the family man as he does to create a towering inferno without the use of real fire. The combination makes this a solid effort. Rated: B- Dec 20, 2023 Full Review On Fire (2023) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Carla Hay Culture Mix This adrenaline-packed drama, which has solid acting and serviceable visual effects, is a blend of predictable and unpredictable. Along with the family crisis are various attitudes about the correlation between climate change and forest fires. Oct 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike P Worth seeing! I hadn't seen much info on it, so I went in with little expectation, but it turned out to be a pretty good movie. Tugs at the heartstrings a bit. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/23 Full Review Mike D Great story and inspiring movie. Good lessons for all ages! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Allen Very good movie and great story. Saw it twice, once with friends and just had to share with the family as well. Thumbs up all around Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/23 Full Review D A N This film really hit home, I connected with the family and loved the way they came together when all hope seemed to be lost. Great acting and the solid movie Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/23 Full Review Lynn This is an amazing and timely story with heart. Have not seen a movie like this in a while, and much needed. To understand what these fires are doing to regular people is huge. You will be on the edge of your seat, but also feel the heart of a family and the first responders doing their best for them. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Melanie Exciting, emotional. Loved every minute of it! Great for families! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick Lyon Director Peter Facinelli Director Peter Facinelli Dave Laughlin Fiona Dourif Sarah Laughlin Asher Angel Clay Laughlin Lance Henriksen George Laughlin
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Synopsis Inspired by true and harrowing events, On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man (Peter Facinelli) that finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son (Asher Angel) and pregnant wife (Fiona Dourif) if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of mother nature.

Director
Nick Lyon, Peter Facinelli

Producer
Beth Bruce, Peter Facinelli, Nick Lyon, Peter Winther

Screenwriter
Ron Peer, Nick Lyon

Distributor
Cineverse

Production Co
SC Films International, Lone Star Storytellers, Media Group

Rating
PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Disturbing Images|Action/Peril)

Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 2023, Limited

Runtime
1h 20m
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