After saving his home from a historic wildfire that destroyed his town, a California man opens his doors to displaced families and neighbors, determined to stay rooted in a place that could burn again. Filmed over five years, it captures the bonds, challenges, and tensions that emerge when dozens of people and their dogs live together in the aftermath of disaster.
Stray Embers (2026) is a documentary film directed by Erin Brethauer, released on February 17, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
Stray Embers is a powerful, moving film and just an incredibly well made doc - the edit/pace felt perfect, I was really impressed with the cinematography, and the overall story/intimacy with the main participants was captivating throughout. I saw it at RiverRun Film Festival (April '26), and the post-film Q&A with the directors was wonderful and illuminating. The film is both tender and funny, challenging and…
Reviewed on June 24, 2026
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Stray Embers was released on February 17, 2026 and runs for 1h 35m.
Stray Embers (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.