Sarah's Oil (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2025, Sarah's Oil is a drama film directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Sarah's Oil stars Naya Desir-Johnson as Sarah, Sonequa Martin-Green as Rose, Zachary Levi as Bert Smith and Garret Dillahunt as Devnan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Sarah's Oil has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarah's Oil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarah's Oil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarah's Oil (2025)?
- In US, Sarah's Oil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sarah's Oil worth watching?
- Sarah's Oil holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sarah's Oil?
- Sarah's Oil stars Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Zachary Levi, Garret Dillahunt and Bridget Regan.
- When was Sarah's Oil released?
- Sarah's Oil was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.