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Lorenzo's Oil

7.119922h 15mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorGeorge Miller
WritersGeorge Miller·Nick Enright
ProducersGeorge Miller·Doug Mitchell

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by George Miller

NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Augusto Odone
SSSusan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Michaela Odone
PUPeter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov
Professor Nikolais
AHAnn Hearn
Ann Hearn
Loretta Muscatine
MSMaduka Steady
Maduka Steady
Omuori
AJAaron Jackson
Aaron Jackson
Francesco Odone
LLLaura Linney
Laura Linney
Young Teacher
KWKathleen Wilhoite
Kathleen Wilhoite
Deirdre Murphy
GBGerry Bamman
Gerry Bamman
Doctor Judalon
MMMargo Martindale
Margo Martindale
Wendy Gimble
JRJames Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Ellard Muscatine
CW
Colin Ward
Jake Gimble

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Lorenzo's Oil — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lorenzo's Oil?

Lorenzo's Oil isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Lorenzo's Oil on Netflix?

No, Lorenzo's Oil is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Lorenzo's Oil on Amazon Prime Video?

Lorenzo's Oil isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lorenzo's Oil for free?

Lorenzo's Oil isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Lorenzo's Oil based on a true story?

Yes — Lorenzo's Oil is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).