DRAMA . 2010 . 1h 46m . English . 6.3/10

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.

Director Tom Vaughan
Starring Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell
Box Office $15.1M
6.3/10
Rating
$15.1M
Box Office
1h 46m
Runtime
2010
Year
FLOP
-51% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Extraordinary Measures poster
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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Box office
Extraordinary Measures earned $15.1M against a $31.0M budget.
Director
Extraordinary Measures was directed by Tom Vaughan.
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Cast
Brendan Fraser stars as John Crowley in Extraordinary Measures.
Brendan Fraser →
Year context
Extraordinary Measures was released 16 years ago in 2010.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$31.0M
Budget
$15.1M
Revenue
-51%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (330 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$31,000,000
Box Office
$15,134,293
Profit
$-15,865,707
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures was directed by Tom Vaughan.
Who stars in Extraordinary Measures?
The cast of Extraordinary Measures includes Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance, Meredith Droeger.
How much did Extraordinary Measures make at the box office?
Extraordinary Measures earned $15,134,293 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $31,000,000.
What is the rating of Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 330 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama

KEYWORDS (2)

hereditary disease university research
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