Lorenzo's Oil

Lorenzo's Oil

1992 · 135 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.1 (590 votes)
Dir. George Miller · Starring Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady, Aaron Jackson · Music Christine Woodruff

“Some people make their own miracles.”

Drama

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.

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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