Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Extraordinary Measures List

  • A Beautiful Mind - Both films focus on personal struggles and breakthroughs related to health and illness.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Both stories showcase a relentless pursuit for better life outcomes against great odds.
  • Ladder 49 - Explores themes of courage and resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges.
  • The Blind Side - Tells an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles with the help of compassionate individuals.
  • The Fault in Our Stars - Focuses on young people dealing with medical conditions and finding love and hope.
  • The Intouchables - Centers on the transformative relationship between caregiver and patient.
  • My Sister's Keeper - Examines family dynamics and difficult medical decisions involving a terminal illness.
  • Awakenings - A medical drama based on true events, focusing on the treatment of patients facing serious challenges.
  • The Imitation Game - Follows the life of a brilliant mind facing societal and personal obstacles.
  • Concussion - Deals with the struggle against a serious medical issue and its wider implications.
  • The Theory of Everything - Focuses on the life of a physicist dealing with ALS, showcasing love and resilience.
  • Something the Lord Made - Based on true events outlining medical breakthroughs achieved through perseverance.
  • Philadelphia - Tackles themes of illness and discrimination, focusing on a personal legal battle.
  • The Cider House Rules - A story about growth, choices, and healthcare ethics in a historical context.
  • The Martian - Showcases resilience and innovation in dire circumstances.
  • Moneyball - Focuses on the struggle against conventional wisdom and achieving success through hard work.
  • The Help - Shows personal courage and societal challenges against a backdrop of adversity.
  • The King's Speech - Centers on overcoming personal challenges to achieve greatness.
  • Patch Adams - Focuses on the importance of compassion and humor in healthcare.
  • The Bucket List - Explores the issues of terminal illness and the pursuit of life's joys.
  • Finding Forrester - About personal growth and mentorship in the face of life's challenges.
  • A Walk to Remember - Deals with love and life challenges posed by illness among young individuals.
  • Still Alice - Focuses on the impact of a degenerative disease on family and identity.
  • The Fault in Our Stars - Explores young love and health struggles against a backdrop of a terminal illness.
  • Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story - A biopic that showcases determination and medical innovation.
  • The Ultimate Gift - Focuses on personal growth through overcoming adversity and understanding life lessons.
  • And Tango Makes Three - Deals with the themes of family and acceptance through adversity.
  • Twelve Years a Slave - Examines the strength and resilience against systemic oppression.
  • Big Fish - Explores the relationship between family, stories, and overcoming life's challenges.
  • Wonder - About differences and acceptance, showcasing courage and kindness.
  • In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - Portrays heroism and overcoming great odds against a backdrop of adversity.
  • The Last Song - Deals with family bonds and struggles related to health and relationships.
  • Pay It Forward - About kindness, giving, and struggling against the odds to make a difference.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Focuses on personal growth through challenges of adolescence and mental health.
  • The Giver - Explores themes of individuality and challenges against societal norms.
  • Chocolat - Themes of personal freedom, love, and the challenge of societal expectations.
  • Soul Surfer - About overcoming personal adversity after a life-changing incident.
  • The Secret Life of Bees - Exploration of growth and resilience through personal and societal challenges.
  • 127 Hours - A true survival story of determination and will against great odds.
  • Life of Pi - Explores survival, faith, and overcoming life’s obstacles.
  • Becoming - A documentary that explores personal growth and overcoming challenges.
  • Breathe - A biographical drama that showcases the journey of overcoming significant health challenges.

Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:08:14

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
2 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
3
Ladder 49
Ladder 49
115 min
2004 United States of America 59644 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
4
The Blind Side
The Blind Side
129 min
2009 United States of America 364032 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
5 2014 United States of America 405184 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
6 2011 France 940617 8.5 Movie Released R
7 2009 United States of America 98962 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
8
Awakenings
Awakenings
120 min
1990 United States of America 160722 7.8 Movie Released
9 2014 United States of America 832628 8 Movie Released PG-13
10
Concussion
Concussion
123 min
2015 United States of America 101150 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
11 2014 United Kingdom 485790 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
12 2004 United States of America 15777 8.1 Movie Released PG
13
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
126 min
1993 United States of America 260292 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
14 1999 United States of America 105479 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
15
The Martian
The Martian
141 min
2015 United States of America 936952 8 Movie Released PG-13
16
Moneyball
Moneyball
134 min
2011 United States of America 470891 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
17
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
18 2010 United Kingdom 711617 8 Movie Released
19
Patch Adams
Patch Adams
115 min
1998 United States of America 123384 6.8 Movie Released
20 2007 United States of America 261804 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
21 2000 United States of America 90190 7.3 Movie Released
22 2002 United States of America 223214 7.3 Movie Released
23
Still Alice
Still Alice
100 min
2014 France 144421 7.5 Movie Released
24 2009 United States of America 16599 7.5 Movie Released NR
25 2007 United States of America 20708 7.3 Movie Released
26
Big Fish
Big Fish
125 min
2003 United States of America 461618 8 Movie Released PG-13
27
Wonder
Wonder
113 min
2017 Canada 182081 7.9 Movie Released
28 2007 Canada 51415 3.8 Movie Released PG-13
29
The Last Song
The Last Song
107 min
2010 United States of America 93106 6 Movie Released PG
30
Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward
122 min
2000 United States of America 124590 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
31 2012 United States of America 553835 7.9 Movie Released
32
The Giver
The Giver
97 min
2014 United States of America 126451 6.4 Movie Released
33
Chocolat
Chocolat
121 min
2000 United Kingdom 203389 7.2 Movie Released
34
Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer
112 min
2011 United States of America 53352 7 Movie Released PG
35 2008 United States of America 28197 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
36
127 Hours
127 Hours
94 min
2010 France 404773 7.5 Movie Released
37
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
127 min
2012 Canada 671802 7.9 Movie Released
38
Becoming
Becoming
89 min
2020 United States of America 6715 7 Movie Released PG
39
Breathe
Breathe
38 min
SS 1 EP 8
2018 India 21817 8.3 Serie Ended
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