Lorenzo's Oil(1992)
Some people make their own miracles.
Lorenzo's Oil Synopsis
Lorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.
Lorenzo's Oil (1992) is a drama film directed by George Miller, released on December 30, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov and Ann Hearn. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 582 ratings.
- Director:
- George Miller
- Writers:
- George Miller, Nick Enright
- Producers:
- Doug Mitchell, George Miller
- Cinematographer:
- John Seale
- Composer:
- Christine Woodruff
- Production:
- Kennedy Miller Productions
- Budget:
- $30,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Lorenzo's Oil (1992) Trailer
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Lorenzo's Oil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Augusto Odone
Susan Sarandon
as Michaela Odone
Peter Ustinov
as Professor Nikolais
Ann Hearn
as Loretta Muscatine
Maduka Steady
as Omuori
Aaron Jackson
as Francesco Odone
Laura Linney
as Young Teacher
Kathleen Wilhoite
as Deirdre Murphy
Gerry Bamman
as Doctor Judalon
Margo Martindale
as Wendy Gimble
James Rebhorn
as Ellard Muscatine
- Colin Ward
Colin Ward
as Jake Gimble
Key crew
Directed by George Miller, written by George Miller and Nick Enright, produced by Doug Mitchell and George Miller.
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Lorenzo's Oil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 582 ratings.
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Lorenzo's Oil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lorenzo's Oil online?
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Lorenzo's Oil (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lorenzo's Oil?
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The main cast of Lorenzo's Oil (1992) includes Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn and Maduka Steady. The film was directed by George Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lorenzo's Oil released?
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Lorenzo's Oil was released on December 30, 1992 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Lorenzo's Oil worth watching?
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Lorenzo's Oil (1992) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 582 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lorenzo's Oil?
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