Based on the true story of Sarah Rector, an African-American girl in early 1900s Oklahoma Indian Territory who believes there is oil beneath her seemingly worthless land allotment. As her faith is validated and her fortune rises, she faces predatory speculators, legal battles, and racial bias while fighting to protect her inheritance and independence.
Movie Title: Sarah’s Oil
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: November 7, 2025 (U.S)
Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
Writers: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Producers: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Production Companies: The Wonder Project, Kingdom Story Company, Amazon MGM Studios
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Cast and Roles:
- Naya Desir-Johnson as Sarah Rector
- Zachary Levi as Bert Smith
- Sonequa Martin-Green as Rose Rector
- Garret Dillahunt as Devnan
- Mel Rodriguez as Mace
- Kenric Green as Joe Rector
- Bridget Regan as Kate Barnard
- Adyan Copes as Junior
- Stelio Savante as Earl
- Vincent D’Onofrio (role unspecified)
Running Time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Age Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Biography
Music: Kathryn Bostic
Cinematography: Johnny Derango
Editing: Paul Seydor, Sean Albertson
Verayea’s Take
“Right from the moment the movie opens, I knew I was in for something that would feel intentional. Even the silence between scenes carries weight, almost like the land itself is speaking. I love when a story leans into the atmosphere without losing its clarity, and Sarah’s Oil does this so well.
If you loved Sinners, you will love Sarah’s Oil, and this is one movie you can see with the entire family, no age restrictions. It tells the story of truth, culture, and historical essentials that weren’t taught in school. Sarah’s Oil is the movie you need to see before the year ends.” — Amarachi Ndukwe
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