Sarah's Oil
Directed by Cyrus NowrastehThe remarkable true story of eleven year old 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.
Sarah's Oil Ratings & Reviews
- Hakihiko−2 dIntimate, Thoughtful, and Quietly Engaging "Sarah's Oil" is a film that builds its strength through a more grounded and reflective approach. It does not try to impress with big moments, but instead focuses on atmosphere and character, creating a story that slowly draws you in and keeps you engaged with its quiet intensity. The performances feel natural and sincere, giving the film a strong emotional core. There is a sense of authenticity in the way the characters are portrayed, which helps make even the smaller moments feel meaningful. Visually, the film adopts a restrained but effective style. The direction pays attention to detail, using its settings and framing to reinforce the tone. The soundtrack is subtle, supporting the mood without ever becoming intrusive. The script unfolds at a measured pace, allowing the story to breathe. It takes its time to build its themes, which works well for immersion, even if it occasionally feels a bit too slow. Even so, it remains a solid and engaging film. Its strength lies in its sincerity and atmosphere, offering a thoughtful experience that may not be loud, but is quietly effective.
- stan93913 mars 2026Absolutely amazing
- Steffon Bizzell21 februari 2026Great real life story portrayed beautifully. Makes you wonder how many untold stories like this exist. That's why history is so important.
- konnex20 februari 2026Well done... the fact that they didnt need to use the N word... was a peace of art... hats off
- nydel111 februari 2026A good wholesome movie that reinforces the idea that any story That has a good ending is a good story.
- Bunzino27 januari 2026Powerful movie that shows perseverance and willingness will archive. A great story.
- thomasrogers75322 november 2025That dog had superpowers I just don’t know how to prove it🤔
- jfrenia11 januari 2026Great story and good cast
- Fordtech10 januari 2026Excellent movie. Worth watching in my opinion.
- Joseph Ancona18 december 2025Very nice story. There's an element of comedy. Well made.
- Don Barger7 november 2025Absolutely wonderful movie. Great storyline.
- TS_dragonslayer6 januari 2026Excellent film definitely recommend a watch very powerful and emotional in parts
- anthon13765 januari 2026Good film I enjoyed it. A tad bit higher level than TV movie
- Brian M. Armstrong8 december 2025A beautiful story, that speaks out of the injustice towards other races of people, and how one young girl of colour, didn't let it stop her becoming a rich and powerful voice of her generation and people!
- Alex D.4 januari 2026Based in real events. Not a bad movie. Would watch again.
Sarah's Oil Trivia
Sarah's Oil was released on 7 november 2025.
Sarah's Oil was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.
Sarah's Oil has a runtime of 1h 43m.
Sarah's Oil was produced by John Shepherd, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Derrick Williams, Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Daryl C. Lefever, Jon Erwin, Zachary Levi.
The remarkable true story of eleven year old 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.
The key characters in Sarah's Oil are Sarah (Naya Desir-Johnson), Rose (Sonequa Martin-Green), Bert Smith (Zachary Levi).
Sarah's Oil is rated PG.
Sarah's Oil is a Drama, Biography, Historisk film.
Sarah's Oil has an audience rating of 9.8 out of 10.
Sarah's Oil had a budget of 18 mn US$.
Sarah's Oil has made 11,7 mn US$ at the box office.