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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.

Top Cast

  • Brendan Fraser

    Brendan Fraser

    John Crowley

  • Harrison Ford

    Harrison Ford

    Dr. Robert Stonehill

  • Keri Russell

    Keri Russell

    Aileen Crowley

  • Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney B. Vance

    Marcus Temple

  • Meredith Droeger

    Meredith Droeger

    Megan Crowley

  • Diego Velazquez

    Diego Velazquez

    Patrick Crowley

  • Jared Harris

    Jared Harris

    Docteur Kent Webber

  • Patrick Bauchau

    Patrick Bauchau

    CEO Erich Loring

  • Alan Ruck

    Alan Ruck

    Pete Sutphen

Overview

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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