Sarah's Oil
“Inspired by a true story of faith and fortune.”
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-06
Top Cast
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Naya Desir-Johnson
Sarah
Sonequa Martin-Green
Rose
Zachary Levi
Bert Smith
Garret Dillahunt
Devnan
Bridget Regan
Kate Barnard
Kenric Green
Joe
Adyan Copes
Junior
Stelio Savante
Earl
Mel Rodriguez
Mace
Jonathan Lipnicki
Chemist
Marco Fuller
Jimsye
Kevin Downes
Dallas Blake
Colton Tapp
East Coast
Malea Mitchell
Gabby
Ernest Marsh
Taft Family Man
Selase Botchway
Mr. Pharr
Vic Trevino
Horace
Fracaswell Hyman
Mr. Shep
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 25 DaysNovember 7, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.65x
-$6.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Screenplay & Story
- Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- Sarah's Oil
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.7M
- Production Studios
- Kingdom Story Company, Wonder Project, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Tonya Bolden
Kathryn Bostic
Johnny Derango
Paul Seydor, Sean Albertson
John Shepherd, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Derrick Williams, Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin
Department Leadership Roster
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Director
Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh
Screenplay
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Screenplay
John Shepherd
Producer
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Producer
Derrick Williams
Producer
Kevin Downes
Producer
Andrew Erwin
Producer
Daryl C. Lefever
Producer
Jon Erwin
Producer
Zachary Levi
Producer
Paul Seydor
Editor
Sean Albertson
Editor
Aimee Holmberg
Production Design
Johnny Derango
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sarah's Oil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sarah's Oil about?
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.
Who directed Sarah's Oil?
Sarah's Oil was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.
Who stars in Sarah's Oil?
The principal cast of Sarah's Oil includes Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Zachary Levi, Garret Dillahunt, Bridget Regan.
When was Sarah's Oil released and how long is it?
Sarah's Oil was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sarah's Oil?
Sarah's Oil had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $11.7M at the worldwide box office (0.65 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sarah's Oil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sarah's Oil was composed by Kathryn Bostic.
Is Sarah's Oil based on a book or true story?
Sarah's Oil is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tonya Bolden".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sarah's Oil?
Sarah's Oil holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).