Sarah's Oil

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Sarah's Oil is inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she's allotted and whose faith is proven right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to her family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first female African American millionaires--at eleven years old.

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A heartfelt tribute to trailblazer Sarah Rector’s extraordinary journey, Sarah’s Oil celebrates courage and perseverance, offering a wealthy well of wholesomeness for the entire family.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Don’t be surprised if favorable word of mouth enables “Sarah’s Oil” to reach far beyond the customary target audience for faith-based entertainment.

Nov 7, 2025

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

A David and Goliath story with big feelings, edifying speeches and a swelling score, “Sarah’s Oil” is a movie that will surprise nobody.

Nov 6, 2025

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

This charming movie will attract families and faith-based viewers.

Rated: 3 stars

Nov 12, 2025

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Christie Cronan

Common Sense Media

Both educational and earnestly moving, this fact-based drama balances history with heart, serving as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact that a child's courage can have on the world.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 11, 2025

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Paul Salfen

AMFM Magazine

A crowd pleaser with heart.

Nov 11, 2025

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

I am sure a lot of kids will be inspired to see a strong-willed determined child like Sarah and her story on the big screen.

Nov 8, 2025

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Lisa C

Loved the movie particularly because it was a true story that led to a rare success for African Americans during the oil rush.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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Julie

I love that the story is historical, and that some good came of all the horrible treatment native Americans received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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Marie woods

A really great movie! The young lady who played Sarah did an excellent job. The storyline is one that weve heard before as African-Americans. We know that land was stolen from us and I also know this is based on a true story. I love the ending, Sarah was able to have ownership of her land and the oil that was found on it. Just a great movie Id love to see it again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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Ricky B

I enjoyed this heart warming story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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Tohnya

What a beautiful testimony of God‘s promise. it was very well made, and our family, including my five and seven-year-old boys enjoyed it so much. definitely is a movie that will make you glad that you gave it your time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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Webb

It was a good movie. It’ll touch your heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/25

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Sarah's Oil is inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she's allotted and whose faith is proven right. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah turns to her family, friends, and some Texas wildcatters to maintain control of her oil-rich land, eventually becoming among the nation's first female African American millionaires--at eleven years old.

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
Producer: John Shepherd, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Kevin Downes, Daryl C. Lefever, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Zachary Levi, Derrick Williams
Screenwriter: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: The Wonder Project, Kingdom Story Company
Rating: PG
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.6M
Runtime: 1h 43m