Burt vs Extraordinary Measures
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.3/10 for Extraordinary Measures). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 46m. Extraordinary Measures is the older of the two (2010 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Burt | Extraordinary Measures | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joe Burke | Tom Vaughan |
| Main cast | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi | Courtney B. Vance, Keri Russell, Alan Ruck, Brendan Fraser, Jared Harris |
Synopsis
Burt
Burt, a 69-year-old musician with Parkinson’s, has his life turned upside down when a man from New York shows up claiming to be his son. Having always dreamed of being a father, Burt embraces Sammy and invites him to stay for the weekend, where he lives with his grumpy landlord.
Extraordinary Measures
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…
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