Sarah's Oil
An eleven-year-old Black girl’s conviction that oil lies beneath her barren Oklahoma allotment becomes a courageous fight for faith, agency, and a secure future.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- earnest
- hopeful
- family movie night
- faith based viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sarah's allotted Oklahoma land and the oil beneath it place her future within systems shaped by race, age, and property rights.
Sarah's Christian faith helps sustain her conviction that oil lies beneath the barren land and guides her persistence.
Sarah's discovery of oil transforms an eleven-year-old girl into a figure navigating wealth, guardianship, and adult power.
Sarah's relationships with Rose, Bert Smith, and other adults support her efforts to protect her opportunity and agency.
Films like Sarah's Oil, and why
The Secret of Roan Inish
uplifting biographical drama about a young protagonist overcoming racial and economic barriers through determination and faith
Akeelah and the Bee
family-oriented historical drama centered on a resilient child confronting prejudice and hardship
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
inspiring true-story drama about a Black child whose ingenuity challenges entrenched social expectations
Hidden Figures
faith-inflected historical drama emphasizing courage, community, and perseverance against institutional obstacles
Movie Details
- Director
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Release Date
- 2025-11-06
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (149)
Cast
- Naya Desir-Johnson
- Sonequa Martin-Green
- Zachary Levi
- Garret Dillahunt
- Bridget Regan
- Kenric Green
- Adyan Copes
- Stelio Savante
- Mel Rodriguez
- Jonathan Lipnicki
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sarah's Oil about?
- An eleven-year-old Black girl’s conviction that oil lies beneath her barren Oklahoma allotment becomes a courageous fight for faith, agency, and a secure future.
- What is Sarah's Oil like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sarah's Oil as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sarah's Oil violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sarah's Oil.
- Which films are like Sarah's Oil?
- Films with a similar feel include The Secret of Roan Inish, Akeelah and the Bee, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and Hidden Figures.
- How long is Sarah's Oil?
- Sarah's Oil runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sarah's Oil?
- In United States, Sarah's Oil streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
