Omaha

Play trailer

2:21

Omaha

PG-13

Now Playing

1h 23m

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

91%

Tomatometer

77 Reviews

Popcornmeter

Fewer than 50 Ratings

A father conceals the truth about his family's seemingly spontaneous road trip across the American West. A poignant, coming-of-age drama starring John Magaro (Past Lives, September 5). A Sundance Film Festival premiere.

Critics Consensus

A melancholy journey leading to a mysterious destination, Omaha rewards patience with its cumulative emotional wallop and John Magaro's quietly haunting performance.

Read Critics Reviews

Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

May 1

Magaro, a chameleonic actor, has always borne an authenticity that naturally draws focus, but “Omaha” makes stellar use of how good he is with characters who push back against the camera’s ability to penetrate.

Go to Full Review

Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Apr 25

3/4

John Magaro is touching and vital in a wrenching family drama that speaks to what’s broken about family in America.

Go to Full Review

Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Apr 24

3/4

The movie that’s onscreen is still intelligent and serious. The ending isn’t happy, but it feels right.

Go to Full Review

Laura Hiros

Rincón de cine

May 8

3/5

It will leave you with more questions than answers. It does so unapologetically—sourly, roughly—yet with the contrasting presence of a child’s eyes traveling alongside its hero toward an unknown destination. [Full Review in Spanish]

Go to Full Review

Brett McCracken

The Gospel Coalition

May 7

Throughout Omaha, and even as it nears a wrenching climax, there’s a sense of hope and future.

Go to Full Review

Karen Gordon

Original Cin

May 7

B

John Magaro's sensitive performance of a father in crisis gives this indie film a deep emotional resonance.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

peter

2d

John Magaro who is a wonderful actor and the two children were so moving in this film. They are worth the cost to see it. But the film was disappointing. I knew about the Omaha law but still was annoyed with the way the film ended.

See more

John T

@JohnTesnohlidek 3d

Both beautiful and heartbreaking. A terrific movie which, I believe, at its core is about love and sacrifice. I would be interested in a follow-up on the mid- to long-term emotional effects on impacted children.

See more

Pamela A

@PamelaJ 6d

Boring, depressing (I don’t understand why anyone would give this a release, or good review)…..

See more

Bill E.

@BillEAZ7448 May 8

Not your average roadtrip film. The title of the film is a little confusing, but all is revealed at the end. Good acting, especially from the kids, and to play roles with trauma is remarkable.

See more

Stephen C

@bob25009 Apr 24

The worldwide gross is $13,590.00.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Cole Webley

Director

John Magaro

Dad

Molly Belle Wright

Ella

Wyatt Solis

Charlie

Talia Balsam

Nurse Edie

Rachel Alig

Sheriff

Omaha: Trailer 1

2:21

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

A father conceals the truth about his family's seemingly spontaneous road trip across the American West. A poignant, coming-of-age drama starring John Magaro (Past Lives, September 5). A Sundance Film Festival premiere.

Director: Cole Webley
Producer: Preston Lee
Screenwriter: Robert Machoian
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Sanctuary Content
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 23m