Nick Nolte,
Susan Sarandon,
Peter Ustinov,
Kathleen Wilhoite,
Gerry Bamman
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Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte give brilliant performances as parents trying to save the life of their son in George Miller's harrowing and heartbreaking Lorenzo's Oil. Based on a true story, the film ... read more
Directed by: George Miller
Release Date: December 30, 1992
DVD Release Date: April 6, 2004
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August 17, 2011There's nothing more horrible than watching an innocent young child suffer in agony. In this heart-gripping drama, we follow two desperate parents (Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon) as they struggle to find a cure for their son, who has fallen victim to a rare disease known as ALD. ... read more
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May 11, 2011A great true story, but it's so boring as a film. I had to watch this in a class I had once, and I just couldn't get into it, it was dull. I'd only recommend this to real die hard drama fans who love real life stories played realistically. Overall, it's pretty good, but could ... read more
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May 18, 2010Emotionally harrowing film of a dedicated and persistent couple's struggle to find help for their son when he falls victim to a terminal illness. Intensely real performance by Susan Sarandon and a strong one from Nick Nolte although his accent while accurate for the character mak... read more
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November 21, 2006Extraordinary true-life story of two devoted parents who, discovering that their young son has the fatal disease ALD, set out to find a cure despite having no medical knowledge.
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August 23, 2011An emotionally draining examination of possibly the most relentless and heartless disease I've ever heard of, Lorenzo's Oil is well wrought, and most definitely worth watching, due largely in part to the fine performances and educatory stance the film takes. It may frustrate you,... read more
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February 7, 2011A true story about two determined parents who fight to find a cure for their son Lorenzo who has been diagnosed with a rare terminal illness. I found the movie quite boring sometimes when talking about the technical scientific parts of the disease but other times I found myself f... read more
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July 5, 2009A very depressing yet incredibly good look at the father that discovered Lorenzo's Oil the medicine that helps kids and people in general that are afflicted with the terrible disease a.l.d. This is a insperational film of one set of parents that defy all the odds and just wont ta... read more
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June 12, 2007A profound and inspirational real-life story about the strength of a family who dares to ask questions and take action when their child is faced with a terminal illness. impeccable casting and performance. this moved me to tears more than once.
Critic Reviews
July 5, 2008
Stefan Birgir Stefansson, sbs.is
February 14, 2007
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
It takes time to get over Nick Nolte's "wrong" accent, but Susan Sarandon gives a marvelous performance in the George Miller-directed, fact-based drama about a family torn by the degenerative disease ... Full Review
June 6, 2004
Betty Jo Tucker, ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Filmdom's most powerful movie about parental concern carried to the max. Full Review
December 29, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Okay weeper.
August 21, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
The true story of two loving parents who fashion a miracle to save the life of their son afflicted with an orphan disease. Full Review
August 14, 2002
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Slightly heavy-handed, but mostly effective.
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
The real knockout here, however, is Sarandon, who is absolutely riveting. She's every bit as wrenching, touching and fulfilling as the film itself. Full Review
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