# Extraordinary Measures (2010)

> A determined father confronts scientific, financial, and institutional barriers to secure a lifesaving treatment for his children with Pompe disease.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16646

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Tom Vaughan
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Courtney B. Vance, Meredith Droeger, Diego Velazquez, Jared Harris, Patrick Bauchau
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1244659/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, emotionally intense, reflective evening, medical drama night

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