Extraordinary Measures(2010)
“Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.”
Overview
Working-class father John Crowley is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children are diagnosed with Pompe disease—a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. With the support of his wife, John ditches his career and teams with unconventional specialist, Dr. Robert Stonehill to found a bio-tech company and develop a cure in time to save the lives of his children. As Dr. Stonehill works tirelessly to prove the theories that made him the black sheep of the medical community, a powerful bond is forged between the two unlikely allies.
Director
Tom Vaughan
Studio
Double Feature Films
Budget
$31M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Brendan Fraser
as John Crowley
Harrison Ford
as Dr. Robert Stonehill
Keri Russell
as Aileen Crowley
Courtney B. Vance
as Marcus Temple
Meredith Droeger
as Megan Crowley
Diego Velazquez
as Patrick Crowley
Jared Harris
as Docteur Kent Webber
Patrick Bauchau
as CEO Erich Loring
Alan Ruck
as Pete Sutphen
David Clennon
as Dr. Renzler
Dee Wallace
as Sal
Ayanna Berkshire
as Wendy Temple
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$31M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Double Feature Films • CBS Films
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Where can I watch Extraordinary Measures?▼
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What is Extraordinary Measures about?▼
Working-class father John Crowley is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children are diagnosed with Pompe disease—a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. With the support of his wife, John ditches his career and teams with unconventional specialist, Dr. Robert Stonehill to found a bio-tech company and develop a cure in time to save the lives of his children. As Dr. Stonehill works tirelessly to prove the theories that made him the black sheep of the medical community, a powerful bond is forged between the two unlikely allies.
Who directed Extraordinary Measures?▼
Extraordinary Measures was directed by Tom Vaughan and released in 2010. It is a drama film.
How long is Extraordinary Measures?▼
Extraordinary Measures has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Extraordinary Measures?▼
The cast of Extraordinary Measures includes Brendan Fraser as John Crowley, Harrison Ford as Dr. Robert Stonehill, Keri Russell as Aileen Crowley, Courtney B. Vance as Marcus Temple, Meredith Droeger as Megan Crowley and more.
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