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Extraordinary Measures

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.

1h 46m2010PGTMDb 6.3

English

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Storyline

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.

  • Double Feature Films
  • CBS Films

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Info

Status
Released
Released
21 January 2010
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
6.3 / 10 (363 votes)

Production

Director
Tom Vaughan
Studios
Double Feature Films, CBS Films
Countries
United States of America

Box Office

Budget
$31.0M
Revenue
$15.1M
Profit
$15.9M loss
Return
0.5×

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English