Lorenzo's Oil
“Some people make their own miracles.”
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.
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A Medical MiracleOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2024-02-27
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Augusto Odone
Susan Sarandon
Michaela Odone
Peter Ustinov
Professor Nikolais
Ann Hearn
Loretta Muscatine
Maduka Steady
Omuori
Aaron Jackson
Francesco Odone
Laura Linney
Young Teacher
Kathleen Wilhoite
Deirdre Murphy
Gerry Bamman
Doctor Judalon
Margo Martindale
Wendy Gimble
James Rebhorn
Ellard Muscatine
Colin Ward
Jake Gimble
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Nurse Ruth
Jennifer Dundas
Nurse Nancy Jo
William Cameron
Pellerman
Becky Ann Baker
Pellerman's Secretary
Mary Pat Gleason
The Librarian
David Shiner
Clown
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.24x
-$22.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- George Miller, Nick Enright
- Original Score
- Christine Woodruff
- Original Title
- Lorenzo's Oil
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Swahili
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.3M
- Production Studios
- Kennedy Miller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Miller
George Miller, Nick Enright
Christine Woodruff
John Seale
Richard Francis-Bruce, Marcus D'Arcy
George Miller, Doug Mitchell, Arnold Burk
Department Leadership Roster
George Miller
Director
George Miller
Producer
Doug Mitchell
Producer
John Seale
Director of Photography
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Marcus D'Arcy
Editor
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
George Miller
Screenplay
Nick Enright
Screenplay
Christine Woodruff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorenzo's Oil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Lorenzo's Oil includes Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady.
When was Lorenzo's Oil released and how long is it?
Lorenzo's Oil was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (0.24 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Lorenzo's Oil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lorenzo's Oil was composed by Christine Woodruff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).