Extraordinary Measures (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Extraordinary Measures is a drama film directed by Tom Vaughan, running about 105 minutes. “Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Extraordinary Measures stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Robert Stonehill, Brendan Fraser as John Crowley, Keri Russell as Aileen Crowley and Courtney B. Vance as Marcus Temple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Extraordinary Measures has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extraordinary Measures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extraordinary Measures tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extraordinary Measures (2010)?
- In US, Extraordinary Measures is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Extraordinary Measures worth watching?
- Extraordinary Measures holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extraordinary Measures?
- Extraordinary Measures stars Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance and Meredith Droeger.
- When was Extraordinary Measures released?
- Extraordinary Measures was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.