
Blood and Oil
2010, English. Directed by David Attwood.
Mark Unwin is one of four employees of Krielsen International oil company captured by militant group MEND whilst they are working in Nigeria. His wife Claire flies out with Alice Onuko, Nigerian-born,British-raised P.R. for Krielsen. When the women arrive in Port Harcourt they are told a ransom has been agreed - as is the norm since MEND depends on ransoms to fund itself.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 March 2010
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Guy Hibbert
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Blood and Oil runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
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Blood and Oil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blood and Oil?
If you liked Blood and Oil, try Bastard Out of Carolina, The Young One, Come Sunday.
Who directed Blood and Oil?
Blood and Oil (2010) was directed by David Attwood and stars Jodhi May, Naomie Harris, David Oyelowo.