SummarySarah’s Oil is the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted and whose faith is proven right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to her family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control... Read More
Directed By:Cyrus Nowrasteh
Written By:Tonya Bolden, Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Sarah's Oil
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Top Cast
Nov 12, 2025
70
The period detail is impressive, the storytelling is engrossing, and the overall impact is pleasantly enjoyable.
Nov 6, 2025
30
A David and Goliath story with big feelings, edifying speeches and a swelling score, Sarah’s Oil is a movie that will surprise nobody. Viewers might even make out a regressive strain reinforcing the feel-good mood.
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Production Company:
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Kingdom Story Company
- Why Not You Productions
- Wonder Project
- Wyld World Productions
Release Date:Nov 7, 2025
Duration:1 h 43 m
Rating:PG
Awards
MovieGuide Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 2 Nominations
