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After a family tragedy, siblings Ella and Charlie are unexpectedly woken up by their dad and taken on a journey across the country, experiencing a world they’ve never seen before. As their adventure unfolds, Ella begins to understand that things might not be what they seem.
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A melancholy journey leading to a mysterious destination, Omaha rewards patience with its cumulative emotional wallop and John Magaro's quietly haunting performance.

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Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express May 14
Immensely moving yet never manipulative... Go to Full Review Carlos Aguilar Variety Mar 11
Intimate in its scope, yet emotionally monumental, this debut feature by director Cole Webley... resonates for how spontaneously the interactions seem to unfold, as if sparked by reality in front of the camera. Go to Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com Mar 8
2.5/4
Well-crafted indie movie. Takes the audience on a journey—but not to a special place. Go to Full Review Cameron Ritter Geek Vibes Nation Jul 20
8.5/10
Omaha is an immensely soul-crushing film about family and what it takes to keep going when you’ve lost just about everything. John Magaro gives the performance of his career and will absolutely blow you away. Go to Full Review Scott Phillips Forbes Jun 22
The ending is a punch to the gut ... Powerful film-making. Go to Full Review David Gonzalez The Cinematic Reel Mar 5
4/5
Cole Webley’s powerhouse debut, Omaha, delivered an emotional knockout. Exploring the dynamics of parenthood, sacrifice, and resilience, Omaha is a striking and profoundly moving portrait of a family in crisis. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cole Webley

Director

John Magaro

Actor

Molly Belle Wright

Actor

Wyatt Solis

Actor

Talia Balsam

Actor

Robert Machoian

Screenwriter
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Synopsis After a family tragedy, siblings Ella and Charlie are unexpectedly woken up by their dad and taken on a journey across the country, experiencing a world they’ve never seen before. As their adventure unfolds, Ella begins to understand that things might not be what they seem.
Director
Cole Webley
Producer
Preston Lee
Screenwriter
Robert Machoian
Production Co
Sanctuary Content
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 23m