Oklahoma Crude (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6.2

Oklahoma Crude poster

Released in 1973, Oklahoma Crude is a comedy, drama and western film directed by Stanley Kramer, running about 108 minutes. “An epic story of wooden derricks, iron men...and a defiant woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1913, in Oklahoma, oil derrick owner Lena Doyle, aided by her father and a hobo, is stubbornly drilling for oil despite the pressure from major oil companies to sell her land.

Who’s in it. Oklahoma Crude stars George C. Scott as Noble "Mase" Mason, Faye Dunaway as Lena Doyle, Jack Palance as Hellman and John Mills as Cleon Doyle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Oklahoma Crude has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Oklahoma Crude page.

If you liked it. Fans of Oklahoma Crude tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Oklahoma Crude (1973)?
In US, Oklahoma Crude is available to 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 Oklahoma Crude worth watching?
Oklahoma Crude holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Oklahoma Crude?
Oklahoma Crude stars George C. Scott, Faye Dunaway, Jack Palance, John Mills and William Lucking.
When was Oklahoma Crude released?
Oklahoma Crude was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.