Lorenzo’s Oil (1992)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $7,144,115 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $79,353 (1.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/456 max. theaters, 1.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $19,497,942 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 30th, 1992 (Limited) by Universal |
| Video Release: | February 8th, 1994 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for a child’s life threatening ordeal. |
| Running Time: | 129 minutes |
| Plot point: | Alternative Medicines, Biography, Medical and Hospitals, Terminal Illness |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1993 | 38 | $79,353 | 3 | $26,451 | $118,138 | 1 | |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 32 | $79,516 | n/c | 4 | $19,879 | $235,127 | 2 |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 13 | $1,658,300 | 412 | $4,025 | $2,837,168 | 4 | |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 15 | $1,103,595 | -33% | 456 | $2,420 | $4,385,325 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1993 | 13 | $2,102,862 | 412 | $5,104 | $3,281,730 | 4 |
Leading
| Nick Nolte | Augusto Odone | |
| Susan Sarandon | Michaela Odone |
Supporting
| Laura Linney | Young Teacher | |
| James Rebhorn | Ellard Muscatine | |
| Gerry Bamman | Dr. Judalon | |
| Peter Ustinov | Prof. Gus Nikolais | |
| Elizabeth Daily | Lorenzo Michael Murphy Odone | |
| LaTanya Richardson | Nurse Ruth |
Production and Technical Credits
| George Miller | Director | |
| George Miller | Screenwriter | |
| Nick Enright | Screenwriter | |
| George Miller | Producer | |
| Doug Mitchell | Producer | |
| Karen O'Hara | Set Decorator | |
| Linda Matthews | Costume Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $79,353 (1.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/456 max. theaters, 1.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $19,497,942 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | December 30th, 1992 (Limited) by Universal |
| Video Release: | February 8th, 1994 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for a child’s life threatening ordeal. |
| Running Time: | 129 minutes |
| Plot point: | Alternative Medicines, Biography, Medical and Hospitals, Terminal Illness |
| Subgenre: | Biographical Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1993 | 38 | $79,353 | 3 | $26,451 | $118,138 | 1 | |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 32 | $79,516 | n/c | 4 | $19,879 | $235,127 | 2 |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 13 | $1,658,300 | 412 | $4,025 | $2,837,168 | 4 | |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 15 | $1,103,595 | -33% | 456 | $2,420 | $4,385,325 | 5 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1993 | 13 | $2,102,862 | 412 | $5,104 | $3,281,730 | 4 |
Leading
| Nick Nolte | Augusto Odone | |
| Susan Sarandon | Michaela Odone |
Supporting
| Laura Linney | Young Teacher | |
| James Rebhorn | Ellard Muscatine | |
| Gerry Bamman | Dr. Judalon | |
| Peter Ustinov | Prof. Gus Nikolais | |
| Elizabeth Daily | Lorenzo Michael Murphy Odone | |
| LaTanya Richardson | Nurse Ruth |
Production and Technical Credits
| George Miller | Director | |
| George Miller | Screenwriter | |
| Nick Enright | Screenwriter | |
| George Miller | Producer | |
| Doug Mitchell | Producer | |
| Karen O'Hara | Set Decorator | |
| Linda Matthews | Costume Supervisor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.