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Extraordinary Measures

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2010 | 106 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (28% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 73K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tom Vaughan

  • Brendan FraserJohn Crowley
  • Harrison FordDr. Robert Stonehill
  • Keri RussellAileen Crowley
  • Courtney B. VanceMarcus Temple
  • Meredith DroegerMegan Crowley
  • Diego VelazquezPatrick Crowley
  • Jared HarrisDocteur Kent Webber
  • Patrick BauchauCEO Erich Loring
  • Alan RuckPete Sutphen
  • David ClennonDr. Renzler