Extraordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

PG 2010 · 106 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

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.

Directed by Tom Vaughan · Written by Robert Nelson Jacobs

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Brendan Fraser John Crowley
Harrison Ford Dr. Robert Stonehill
Keri Russell Aileen Crowley
Courtney B. Vance Marcus Temple
Meredith Droeger Megan Crowley
Diego Velazquez Patrick Crowley
Jared Harris Docteur Kent Webber
Patrick Bauchau CEO Erich Loring
Alan Ruck Pete Sutphen
David Clennon Dr. Renzler
Dee Wallace Sal
Ayanna Berkshire Wendy Temple

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