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.

Extraordinary Measures (2010)

Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.

★ 6.3/10 January 21, 2010 106 min

Drama

Director: Tom Vaughan  ·  Writer: Robert Nelson Jacobs

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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Director

Tom Vaughan

Cast

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