Extraordinary Measures
“Don't hope for a miracle. Make one.”
Synopsis
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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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
Vu Pham
Vinh Tran
Derek Webster
Cal Dunning
Jana Lee Hamblin
Renzler Scientist #1
Christopher D. Harder
Researcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.49x
-$15.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Vaughan
- Screenplay & Story
- Geeta Anand, Robert Nelson Jacobs
- Original Score
- Andrea Guerra
- Original Title
- Extraordinary Measures
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $31M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.1M
- Production Studios
- Double Feature Films, CBS Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Vaughan
Geeta Anand, Robert Nelson Jacobs
Andrea Guerra
Andrew Dunn
Anne V. Coates
Harrison Ford, Carla Santos Shamberg, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Nan Morales
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Vaughan
Director
Andrea Guerra
Original Music Composer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Carla Santos Shamberg
Producer
Michael Shamberg
Producer
Stacey Sher
Producer
Derek R. Hill
Production Design
Deena Appel
Costume Design
Dottie Starling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Extraordinary Measures
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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.
Who directed Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures was directed by Tom Vaughan.
Who stars in Extraordinary Measures?
The principal cast of Extraordinary Measures includes Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance, Meredith Droeger.
When was Extraordinary Measures released and how long is it?
Extraordinary Measures was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures had a reported production budget of $31M and grossed $15.1M at the worldwide box office (0.49 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Extraordinary Measures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Extraordinary Measures was composed by Andrea Guerra.
Is Extraordinary Measures based on a book or true story?
Extraordinary Measures is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Geeta Anand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).