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Extraordinary Measures

2010Movie1 h 46 minPG

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes29%53%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Medical Drama
  • Biopic
  • Family Struggle
  • Hope vs. Despair
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Parental Love
  • Science and Ethics
  • Based on a True Story

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Tom Vaughan
Written by
Robert Nelson Jacobs
Produced by
Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg, Carla Santos Shamberg
Music by
Andrea Guerra

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Facts

January 21, 2010 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
January 21, 2010
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

As You Know, Bumbling Dad, The Cameo +9

  • As You Know
  • Bumbling Dad
  • The Cameo
  • Composite Character
  • Loud of War
  • Not Listening to Me, Are You?
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Insufferable Genius
  • Casting Gag
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Present-Day Past
  • Race Lift

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Extraordinary Measures?"

Questions about Extraordinary Measures

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Extraordinary Measures?

fuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+Hoopla

In the United States, Extraordinary Measures streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Extraordinary Measures worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Extraordinary Measures okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Extraordinary Measures good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Extraordinary Measures plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Extraordinary Measures a box office flop?

Budget$31 million
Box office$15 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.