Sarah's Oil
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Sarah’s Oil is inspired by the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she’s allotted and whose faith is proven right.
Cast
- Zachary Levi
- Naya Desir-Johnson
- Sonequa Martin-Green
- Garret Dillahunt
- Mel Rodriguez
- Kenric Green
- Bridget Regan
- Adyan Copes
- Stelio Savante
- Selase Botchway
Moviegoers are saying
Sarah's Oil delivers an inspiring true story about African-American landowners fighting oppression during the Oklahoma oil rush, but suffers from Hallmark Channel-level production values that undermine its powerful historical narrative. While critics pan Zachary Levi's performance and the film's technical shortcomings (including visible modern skyscrapers in period scenes), audiences consistently praise the heartwarming story and Naya Desir-Johnson's standout performance.
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- Nov 6, 2025
Zachary Levi's token black movie. "I might be MAGA but I'm not racist! I was in Sarah's Oil!" Tedious, tangential racial prejudice period piece old white geezers can't get enough of. Bring your grandpa! He'll love it.
JohnNov 17, 2025An inspiring tale, artlessly told. The story here overlaps a lot with the story of Killers of the Flower Moon, as both movies focus on white oppression of minority landowners’ mineral rights during the Oklahoma oil rush of the early 1900s, giving particular attention to…
Adam ForrestNov 29, 2025I like Zachary Levi, but he deserves a Razzie nomination for whatever the hell he was doing here. In fairness no one in the cast seems to be trying all that hard. Very much felt like a straight to streaming, Hallmark, Family channel movie that somehow found its way into…
Joel R. - Nov 11, 2025
With the way this was going I thought Ryan Reynolds was gonna pop out and say, "Hi, I'm a white saviour"
shoesyrNov 10, 2025You know for a religious film, this one is decent. Recommend to not watch the trailer to this because it gives away the whole final 15 mins. Which was disappointing they gave away the final emotional climax of this in the marketing. But very interesting true story, it’s…
🏳️⚧️💕Belle Forger💕🏳️⚧️Nov 21, 2025i’m not convinced this movie came out in 2025, feels more like i was forced to watch it in middle school history class while answering stupid questions and learning nothing throughout. my mom said it was either this or Wicked but i’m still glad we saw this.
🐈 whitbey 🐈⬛ - Nov 9, 2025
Adorable 😊 Naya Desir-Johnson is a force to be reckoned with. And, Levi was quite good himself. Enough with this happy movie stuff though, time for TennesseeJoe to get back to the wierd and depressing.
TennesseeJoeNov 6, 2025"You can't just drop a dead dog on a man and walk away." Me to my Dad on May 1 (my dog died and my dad told me through a text while I was at work)
mackbrown15Nov 8, 2025Gestapo agent movie type beat. Don’t touch this film.
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- Jen lovedSarah's Oil
I really enjoyed this story. I think the girl is amazing and the fact that this is based on a true story is definitely wild.
Gregory Mitchell likedSarah's OilFairly predictable and cliche, doesn’t mean that’s bad. Still easy to enjoy and root for Sarah
Kelsey Blankenship lovedSarah's OilVery wholesome and a great story from our history. Would definitely watch again!
- Sherilee Nimon lovedSarah's Oil
A heartwarming true story of a young girl with a lot of spirit and a big dream.
Deborahesq02 lovedSarah's OilMovie date with my sister 🥰Loved it
Essence H lovedSarah's OilSuch a good movie!! 🤎
- Abbie likedSarah's Oil
Good true story,
Mark likedSarah's OilYes.
Lightning likedSarah's Oil2025
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- LBLaurie Buckley
Very good
AMAnnette MontgmerySoooo Good!
SMShanae MasonThis movie was amazing.
- DHDarren Hazeur
It is a blessing of a movie but not for young kid.
VVVanessa VacaSuch a great film with a great story, and it's based on true life. Even my 7 and 10 year old kids enjoyed it!
CCCris CristyThe movie was very engaging from start to end and maintained peak interest as the storyline unfolded. it is a great and inspiring story, Sarah Rector was amazing.
- MWMykea W
Sarah’s oil was good I enjoyed everything about it from the acting and it’s based on a true story God can use anybody to get you to where you suppose to go and be in life
SCShane CantrellPowerful story
DFDiane Farrington
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