Lorenzo's Oil_
"Some people make their own miracles."
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.
Starring
Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov
Box Office
$7.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
15 countries
Prime Video
15 countries
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Google Play
9 countries
YouTube
5 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Lorenzo's Oil earned $7.3M against a $30.0M budget.
Year context
Lorenzo's Oil was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Lorenzo's Oil is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 15m.
CAST (20)
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
CW
Colin Ward
Jake Gimble
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Nurse Ruth
Jennifer Dundas
Nurse Nancy Jo
WC
William Cameron
Pellerman
Becky Ann Baker
Pellerman's Secretary
Mary Pat Gleason
The Librarian
David Shiner
Clown
Ann Dowd
Pediatrician
Peter MacKenzie
Immunosuppression Doctor
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$7.3M
Revenue
-76%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (555 votes)
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$7,300,000
Profit
$-22,700,000
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 unorthodox cure which saves their boy and re-writes medical history.
How long is Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who stars in Lorenzo's Oil?
The cast of Lorenzo's Oil includes Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady.
How much did Lorenzo's Oil make at the box office?
Lorenzo's Oil earned $7,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Lorenzo's Oil?
Lorenzo's Oil has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 555 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama