Lorenzo's Oil

Lorenzo's Oil

1992 · 135 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.1 (483 votes)
Dir. George Miller · Starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady, Aaron Jackson

Some people make their own miracles.

Drama

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.

VIBE

A powerful, true-story drama about unwavering parental love and determination. It's a deeply emotional journey that balances despair with an inspiring fight for hope and a cure against all odds.

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