Lorenzo's Oil
"Some people make their own miracles."
Originally released in 1992. Lorenzo's Oil is a drama film. directed by George Miller. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, and Peter Ustinov
Synopsis
Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate when their five-year-old son Lorenzo is diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease. But the Odones' persistence and faith leads to an unorthodox cure which saves their boy and re-writes medical history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (552 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.3M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,300,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo's Oil about?
Augusto and Michaela Odone are dealt a cruel blow by fate when their five-year-old son Lorenzo is diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease. But the Odones' persistence and faith leads to an unor...
Who directed Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil was directed by George Miller.
How long is Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Lorenzo's Oil released?
Lorenzo's Oil was released on December 30, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lorenzo's Oil?
The main cast of Lorenzo's Oil includes Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady.
Is Lorenzo's Oil worth watching?
Lorenzo's Oil has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 552 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.