đ˘ď¸Sarahâs Oil (2025): Cast, Plot, Trailer, Release Date & Streaming â The True Story of Wealth, Injustice, and One Girlâs Fight to Be Heard
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Sarahâs Oil (2025): The True Story of Wealth, Injustice, and One Girlâs Fight to Be Heard
"What she discovered wasnât just oil⌠it was power."
đ In Theaters November 7, 2025Â
đĽ From Amazon MGM Studios
đ§đ˝â𦱠The Untold Truth Buried Beneath the Surface
A forgotten chapter of American history comes to light in Sarahâs Oil, the powerful biographical drama directed and co-written by Cyrus Nowrasteh (The Stoning of Soraya M.). Based on Tonya Boldenâs acclaimed book Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America, this film reveals a story as shocking as it is inspiring.
In 1913, Sarah Rector, a young Black girl from Oklahoma, became one of the wealthiest children in America⌠not by inheritance or lottery, but by a twist of fate and crude oil. What followed was a battle against greed, corruption, and systemic racism.
âShe had everything they wanted â money, land, and no one to protect her.â
đŹ Plot: When Wealth Becomes a Weapon
At just 10 years old, Sarah Rector is living in the shadow of poverty, until a parcel of land she inherited begins producing massive oil profits. Overnight, Sarah becomes one of the richest Black individuals in the country â but her wealth puts her in danger.
From the halls of white-dominated courtrooms to the backrooms of political schemes, Sarahâs Oil follows Sarahâs struggle to keep control of her estate, identity, and voice in a world determined to silence her.
đď¸ Itâs a fight against power, prejudice, and a system that didnât believe a young Black girl could own â let alone deserve â such fortune.
âThey called it a miracle. But they treated it like a mistake.â
đ Cast: Powerhouse Performances
đ§ Naya Desir-Johnson stars as Sarah Rector â a breakout performance portraying strength, innocence, and resistance.
đ§ââď¸ Zachary Levi as Bert Smith, Sarahâs legal ally and protector.
đŠâđ§ Sonequa Martin-Green as Rose Rector, Sarahâs resilient mother.
đ§đż Kenric Green as Joe Rector, Sarahâs father.
đ§â𦳠Garret Dillahunt as Devnan, a powerful figure with hidden motives.
đ§âđź Bridget Regan as Kate Barnard, a social advocate and one of Sarahâs rare allies.
Also featuring: Vincent DâOnofrio, Mel Rodriguez, Adyan Copes, Marco Fuller, Stelio Savante
đĽ Behind the Scenes
đŹ Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
âď¸ Writers: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh & Cyrus Nowrasteh
đź Music by: Kathryn Bostic
đď¸ Cinematography: Johnny Derango
âď¸ Edited by: Sean Albertson & Paul Seydor
đ ď¸ Produced by:
The Wonder Project
Kingdom Story Company
Executive Producers include: Zachary Levi, Kevin Downes, Derrick Williams, the Erwin Brothers, and more.
đş Streaming & Release Details
đ Release Date: November 7, 2025
đď¸ Format: Theatrical Release Only
đ Language: English
đ Country: United States
đ Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
đť Streaming details to follow post-theatrical run
đ§ Why Sarahâs Oil Matters
This is not just a period drama â it's a wake-up call from history, unearthing racial injustices that still echo today. It tells the story of a child forced to grow up too fast in a world unprepared â or unwilling â to see her as an equal.
âYou donât just get rich. You get watched.â
Sarahâs Oil reminds us that justice is rarely handed down â itâs fought for.
đ˘ď¸ Final Thoughts: Black Gold, White Lies
This November, uncover the legacy of a girl who defied a nationâs prejudice just by being what they couldnât imagine â young, Black, wealthy, and unbought. With gripping performances, historical urgency, and a heart-wrenching narrative, Sarahâs Oil is destined to be one of 2025âs most important films.
đď¸ Only in theaters November 7, 2025.
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