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Omaha

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A young girl and her brother are awoken by their father and loaded into the car on an early morning in 2008. As they road trip across the American West, she discovers the truth about their seemingly spontaneous journey. A poignant, coming-of-age drama starring John Magaro (Past Lives, September 5), Molly Belle Wright, and Wyatt Solis. A Sundance Film Festival premiere.
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Omaha

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Critics Consensus

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 03/11/2025
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 03/08/2025
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 03/05/2025
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
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Synopsis A young girl and her brother are awoken by their father and loaded into the car on an early morning in 2008. As they road trip across the American West, she discovers the truth about their seemingly spontaneous journey. A poignant, coming-of-age drama starring John Magaro (Past Lives, September 5), Molly Belle Wright, and Wyatt Solis. A Sundance Film Festival premiere.
Director
Cole Webley
Producer
Preston Lee
Screenwriter
Robert Machoian
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Sanctuary Content
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 24, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 23m