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Lorenzo's Oil (1992)

Movie ★ 7.1 135 min

Drama

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.

George Miller Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 30, 1992
Runtime
135 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$30.0M
Box office
$7.3M
IMDb
tt0104756
Country
Studio
Kennedy Miller Productions

Themes

Cast

Nick Nolte Nick Nolte Augusto Odone Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Michaela Odone Peter Ustinov Peter Ustinov Professor Nikolais Ann Hearn Ann Hearn Loretta Muscatine Maduka Steady Maduka Steady Omuori Aaron Jackson Aaron Jackson Francesco Odone Laura Linney Laura Linney Young Teacher Kathleen Wilhoite Kathleen Wilhoite Deirdre Murphy Gerry Bamman Gerry Bamman Doctor Judalon Margo Martindale Margo Martindale Wendy Gimble James Rebhorn James Rebhorn Ellard Muscatine Colin Ward Jake Gimble LaTanya Richardson Jackson LaTanya Richardson Jackson Nurse Ruth Jennifer Dundas Jennifer Dundas Nurse Nancy Jo William Cameron Pellerman Becky Ann Baker Becky Ann Baker Pellerman's Secretary Mary Pat Gleason Mary Pat Gleason The Librarian David Shiner Clown

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lorenzo's Oil about?
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.
Who directed Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil was directed by George Miller.
Who stars in Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil stars Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn.
When was Lorenzo's Oil released?
Lorenzo's Oil is a 1992 drama film.
Where can I watch Lorenzo's Oil?
You can watch Lorenzo's Oil with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.