Extraordinary Measures (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG • 2010 • 1h 46m
Extraordinary Measures (PG) follows John Crowley as he abandons his corporate career to race with researcher Dr. Robert Stonehill to find a treatment for his children's rare Pompe disease. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material and language, plus a brief suggestive kiss and mild substance use. Parents should note frequent profanity, a tense moment where a security guard points a handgun, and emotionally intense hospital… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Extraordinary Measures appropriate for kids?
Extraordinary Measures (PG) follows John Crowley as he abandons his corporate career to race with researcher Dr. Robert Stonehill to find a treatment for his children's rare Pompe disease. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material and language, plus a brief suggestive… Read more — free account
Content severity in Extraordinary Measures
What happens in Extraordinary Measures, moment by moment
- 0:06 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:20 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Extraordinary Measures
Very limited. The only noted moment is a brief, suggestive kiss between John and Aileen on a couch with audible moaning; it is interrupted and there is no nudity. IMDb's parents guide flags this as the single mildly suggestive moment in the film.
Violence and gore in Extraordinary Measures
Non-graphic but tense moments appear. A security guard aims a handgun at John when he is caught trying to retrieve experimental material, and there are a few physical outbursts (Stonehill throws binders) and a short on-screen injury (John cuts his hand and washes it). IMDb's guide specifically mentions the gun-pointing incident and the hand injury; nothing is portrayed graphically.
Language in Extraordinary Measures
Moderate to strong for a PG film. The IMDb parents guide lists roughly a dozen uses of the 's' word and multiple other expletives ('bitch', 'bastard', 'goddamn', 'hell', etc.), mostly during heated arguments and moments of high stress. Expect frequent swear words scattered through intense scenes rather than sustained explicit language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Extraordinary Measures
Mild, background alcohol and smoking. IMDb notes Dr. Stonehill is shown with a lit cigarette and an open beer bottle nearby, and wine is visible at a fundraising dinner; no drug use is depicted. These are brief, non-glorified depictions tied to adult characters.
Mature themes in Extraordinary Measures
Strong emotional themes of hereditary illness, mortality, parental desperation and ethical dilemmas around experimental treatment. The film includes scenes of diagnosis, hospital ICU care, a child flat-lining and resuscitation, and the moral strain of risking professional consequences to save children. These scenes are the movie's emotional core and can be upsetting for sensitive viewers.
Scary moments in Extraordinary Measures
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Extraordinary Measures yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extraordinary Measures appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Extraordinary Measures is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Extraordinary Measures (PG) follows John Crowley as he abandons his corporate career to race with researcher Dr. Robert Stonehill to find a treatment for his children's rare Pompe disease. The film earned its PG rating…
What age rating does Extraordinary Measures have?
Extraordinary Measures is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Extraordinary Measures about?
Extraordinary Measures (PG) follows John Crowley as he abandons his corporate career to race with researcher Dr. Robert Stonehill to find a treatment for his children's rare Pompe disease. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material and language, plus a brief suggestive kiss and mild substance use. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Extraordinary Measures?
Very limited. The only noted moment is a brief, suggestive kiss between John and Aileen on a couch with audible moaning; it is interrupted and there is no nudity. IMDb's parents guide flags this as the single mildly suggestive moment in the film.
How violent is Extraordinary Measures?
Non-graphic but tense moments appear. A security guard aims a handgun at John when he is caught trying to retrieve experimental material, and there are a few physical outbursts (Stonehill throws binders) and a short on-screen injury (John cuts his hand and…
Is the language in Extraordinary Measures appropriate for kids?
Moderate to strong for a PG film. The IMDb parents guide lists roughly a dozen uses of the 's' word and multiple other expletives ('bitch', 'bastard', 'goddamn', 'hell', etc.), mostly during heated arguments and moments of high stress. Expect frequent swear…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Extraordinary Measures?
Mild, background alcohol and smoking. IMDb notes Dr. Stonehill is shown with a lit cigarette and an open beer bottle nearby, and wine is visible at a fundraising dinner; no drug use is depicted. These are brief, non-glorified depictions tied to adult…
What mature themes appear in Extraordinary Measures?
Strong emotional themes of hereditary illness, mortality, parental desperation and ethical dilemmas around experimental treatment. The film includes scenes of diagnosis, hospital ICU care, a child flat-lining and resuscitation, and the moral strain of risking…
How long is Extraordinary Measures?
Extraordinary Measures runs 106 minutes, directed by Tom Vaughan, released in 2010.
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