Lorenzo's Oil (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1992, Lorenzo's Oil is a drama film directed by George Miller, running about 135 minutes. “Some people make their own miracles.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 unorthodox cure which saves their boy and re-writes medical history.
Who’s in it. Lorenzo's Oil stars Susan Sarandon as Michaela Odone, Nick Nolte as Augusto Odone, Peter Ustinov as Professor Nikolais and Ann Hearn as Loretta Muscatine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Lorenzo's Oil has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lorenzo's Oil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lorenzo's Oil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lorenzo's Oil (1992)?
- In US, Lorenzo's Oil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lorenzo's Oil worth watching?
- Lorenzo's Oil holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lorenzo's Oil?
- Lorenzo's Oil stars Susan Sarandon, Nick Nolte, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn and Maduka Steady.
- When was Lorenzo's Oil released?
- Lorenzo's Oil was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.