
Sarah's Oil(2025)
“Inspired by a true story of faith and fortune.”
Overview
Sarah Rector, a Black girl born in early 20th-century Oklahoma Indian Territory, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith proves right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first Black female millionaires—at eleven years old.
Director
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Studio
Kingdom Story Company
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$12M
Cast

Naya Desir-Johnson
as Sarah

Sonequa Martin-Green
as Rose

Zachary Levi
as Bert Smith

Garret Dillahunt
as Devnan

Bridget Regan
as Kate Barnard

Kenric Green
as Joe

Adyan Copes
as Junior

Stelio Savante
as Earl

Mel Rodriguez
as Mace

Jonathan Lipnicki
as Chemist
Marco Fuller
as Jimsye

Kevin Downes
as Dallas Blake
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Kingdom Story Company • Wonder Project • Amazon MGM Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sarah's Oil?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sarah's Oil (2025).
What is Sarah's Oil about?▼
Sarah Rector, a Black girl born in early 20th-century Oklahoma Indian Territory, believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted, and her faith proves right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first Black female millionaires—at eleven years old.
Who directed Sarah's Oil?▼
Sarah's Oil was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and released in 2025. It is a drama film.
How long is Sarah's Oil?▼
Sarah's Oil has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Sarah's Oil?▼
The cast of Sarah's Oil includes Naya Desir-Johnson as Sarah, Sonequa Martin-Green as Rose, Zachary Levi as Bert Smith, Garret Dillahunt as Devnan, Bridget Regan as Kate Barnard and more.
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