Oil (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1977, Oil is an action and adventure film directed by Mircea Drăgan, running about 101 minutes. “Out of control” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a huge fire erupts at an oil field in the wilds of the Sahara Desert, an American who specializes in fighting oil-field fires and his team are called in to put it out. As the fire rages out of control, the expert finds that he not only has to battle the fire but greed and political corruption as well.
Who’s in it. Oil stars Ray Milland as Boss Stewart, Stuart Whitman as John Carter, Gheorghe Dinică as George "Salamandră" and Woody Strode as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Oil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oil (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oil worth watching?
- Oil holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oil?
- Oil stars Ray Milland, Stuart Whitman, Gheorghe Dinică, Woody Strode and Tony Kendall.
- When was Oil released?
- Oil was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.