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Sarah's Oil
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Sarah's Oil

Inspired by a true story of faith and fortune.

2025 • 103 min • Drama

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 9
78
Movie Knight Score
118 reviews
  • 78 Audience · 118 · 100%

Sarah Rector, an 11-year-old Black girl in early 20th-century Oklahoma, discovers oil on her land allotment. Facing greedy opportunists, she relies on family, friends, and wildcatters to protect her fortune, becoming one of the nation's first Black female millionaires.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
2/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Historical racism and injustice depicted
  • Adults attempting to swindle a child
  • Some tense moments involving conflict overbearing moments

What it models well

  • Perseverance and resilience
  • Importance of family and community
  • Standing up for what is right
  • Faith and determination

Talk about it after

  • The history of oil booms and land rights
  • Dealing with unfairness and discrimination
  • Financial literacy and managing wealth
  • The challenges and triumphs of Sarah Rector

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Top billed cast

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh • Crew: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh

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Details

TMDB audience
7.8/10 (118)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$18,000,000
Box office
$11,675,627
IMDb
tt31727267
Official site
www.amazon.com

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