Lorenzo's Oil (1992) movie poster

Lorenzo's Oil (1992)

"Some people make their own miracles."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 92%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 93%, MC: 80) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
2h 15m
Country
Australia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (560 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
80
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
Yes. 92% of real audiences liked it based on 560 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1992 among dedicated fans.
  • George Miller cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Lorenzo's Oil is a 1992 drama film directed by George Miller. 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.

The film has been rated by 560 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Lorenzo's Oil delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Lorenzo's Oil (1992) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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