November 7, 2025
Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
Released
November 7, 2025
Director
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Cast
Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Garret Dillahunt, and Sonequa Martin-Green
Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, rated PG, released November 7, 2025. Based on the true story of Sarah Rector, a young Black girl in early 20th-century Oklahoma who becomes one of the wealthiest children in America after oil is discovered on her land — and must fight those who want to take it.
Starring Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Garret Dillahunt, and Sonequa Martin-Green.
A rare, empowering true story of a young Black girl's wealth, agency, and resilience in the face of systemic greed — proof that history holds heroes we've under-told.
Critical response is solid (82% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 88% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.3/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
A rare, empowering true story of a young Black girl's wealth, agency, and resilience in the face of systemic greed — proof that history holds heroes we've under-told.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content -1 — caution for older children and sensitive viewers. The review typically balances worthwhile storytelling with cautions around language, scares, or worldview elements for older children and sensitive adults.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 82% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audiences largely leave satisfied (88% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.3/10, reflecting generally favorable broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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