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Sarah's Oil

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2025 | 103 min | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Audiences adore it (8.0 out of 10), it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesVery strong

    8.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $12 million worldwide on a $18 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 612K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh

  • Naya Desir-JohnsonSarah
  • Sonequa Martin-GreenRose
  • Zachary LeviBert Smith
  • Garret DillahuntDevnan
  • Bridget ReganKate Barnard
  • Kenric GreenJoe
  • Adyan CopesJunior
  • Stelio SavanteEarl
  • Mel RodriguezMace
  • Jonathan LipnickiChemist