Lorenzo's Oil 1992
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SplatAugusto 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Augusto Odone
as Michaela Odone
as Professor Nikolais
as Loretta Muscatine
as Omuori
as Francesco Odone
as Young Teacher
as Deirdre Murphy
as Doctor Judalon
as Wendy Gimble
Director:
Writer:
George Miller, Nick Enright
Stars:
Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady, Aaron Jackson, Laura Linney, Kathleen Wilhoite, Gerry Bamman, Margo Martindale,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1992 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
135 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Lorenzo's Oil
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Augusto Odone
as Michaela Odone
as Professor Nikolais
as Loretta Muscatine
as Omuori
as Francesco Odone
as Young Teacher
as Deirdre Murphy
as Doctor Judalon
as Wendy Gimble
as Ellard Muscatine
as Jake Gimble
as Nurse Ruth
as Nurse Nancy Jo
as Pellerman
as Pellerman's Secretary
as The Librarian
as Clown
as Pediatrician
as Immunosuppression Doctor
as Professor Duncan
as Columnist
as School Psychologist
as Suddaby's Senior Manager
as Suddaby's Junior Manager
as Lorenzo Odone (voice)
as Lorenzo Odone
as Murphy Family
as Murphy Family
as Murphy Family
as Murphy Family
as Murphy Family
as Conference Parent
as Smiling Nurse
as World Bank Executive
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