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Extraordinary Measures (2010)

PG · 2010-01-21 · 1h 45m · EN
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Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

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.

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$31M
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$15.1M

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Harrison FordHarrison FordDr. Robert StonehillBrendan FraserBrendan FraserJohn CrowleyKeri RussellKeri RussellAileen CrowleyCourtney B. VanceCourtney B. VanceMarcus TempleMeredith DroegerMeredith DroegerMegan CrowleyDiego VelazquezDiego VelazquezPatrick CrowleyJared HarrisJared HarrisDocteur Kent WebberPatrick BauchauPatrick BauchauCEO Erich LoringAlan RuckAlan RuckPete SutphenDavid ClennonDavid ClennonDr. RenzlerDee WallaceDee WallaceSalAyanna BerkshireAyanna BerkshireWendy Temple

Keywords

Hereditary diseaseUniversity research

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityHereditary Disease · University ResearchDialogue densityDramaDirector preference127878Actor preference8178 · 68128 · 8095Country preferenceUs

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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.

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Extraordinary Measures has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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