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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Extraordinary Measures earned $15.1M against a $31.0M budget.
Year context
Extraordinary Measures was released 16 years ago in 2010.
CAST (20)
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
P.J. Byrne
Dr. Preston
G.J. Echternkamp
Niles
VP
Vu Pham
Vinh Tran
Derek Webster
Cal Dunning
Jana Lee Hamblin
Renzler Scientist #1
Christopher D. Harder
Researcher
TC
Tra'Renee Chambers
Night Nurse (Marcy)
Lily Mariye
Dr. Waldman
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$31.0M
Budget
$15.1M
Revenue
-51%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Double Feature Films
CBS Films
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
IMDB
Trailer
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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