On Fire

Sometimes survival is the only thing that matters.
On Fire (2023)
6.3/10
19 521
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6.3/10
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5.2/10
2000
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Release date
Budget
$4 000 000
Revenue
$245 325
Director
Scenario
Nick Lyon
Author
Composer
Producer
Actors
Photo Peter Facinelli
Peter Facinelli
Dave Laughlin
Photo Fiona Dourif
Fiona Dourif
Sarah Laughlin
Photo Asher Angel
Asher Angel
Clay Laughlin
Photo Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
George Laughlin
Photo Ashlei Foushee
Ashlei Foushee
Kayla
Photo Michael Vincent Berry
Michael Vincent Berry
Jacob
Photo Dana Wing Lau
Dana Wing Lau
Jessica
All actors and roles (10)

Short description

Based on true events, this drama follows a family living in a rural area who must fight for survival when a devastating wildfire threatens their home. A man attempts to lead his pregnant wife and son to safety as the flames rapidly consume the surrounding countryside, forcing them to navigate a dangerous environment to escape the blaze.

The film was directed by Nick Lyon and represents the 13th of 15 films in his career, following English Estate and preceding Continental Split. The screenplay was written by Lyon and Ron Peer, with Peter Facinelli serving as both a producer and the lead actor. Facinelli, who also directed The Vanished, stars as Dave Laughlin alongside Fiona Dourif, Asher Angel, and Lance Henriksen.

Produced by Lone Star Storytellers & Media Group with a budget of 4 million USD, the movie has received mixed feedback. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.2/10 from 2,000 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 6.3/10 from 74 votes. Film critics provided a rating of 5.5/10 based on 12 reviews, which is slightly higher than the audience score on IMDb.

What's left behind the scenes

  • Towards the very end of filming, Nick Lyon tested positive for COVID-19, and Peter Facinelli replaced him.

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