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Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

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Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, is an inspiring story of vision, perseverance, and the power of science to change the world. Phil Sharp's journey from a Kentucky farm boy to Nobel laureate embodies the American Dream and the triumph of entrepreneurial spirit. His 1977 groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a life-saving scientific revolution, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth -- and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.

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Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht To call this a dry treatment would be a huge understatement. But this guy’s done a lot of good for the world, and his life story is compelling. Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex While Haney’s approach leaves some of the material a little dry, there’s enough to explore in Cracking the Code to make it worth your time. Rated: 6/10 Oct 6, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Real footage in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bill Haney

Director

Mark Ruffalo

Narrator

Bill Haney

Screenwriter

Carina Chavda

Producer

Maura McCarthy Haney

Producer

Claudia Raschke

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Synopsis Cracking the Code, narrated by Mark Ruffalo, is an inspiring story of vision, perseverance, and the power of science to change the world. Phil Sharp's journey from a Kentucky farm boy to Nobel laureate embodies the American Dream and the triumph of entrepreneurial spirit. His 1977 groundbreaking discovery of RNA splicing rewrote the rules of molecular biology and ignited a life-saving scientific revolution, laying the foundation for an industry that has become a cornerstone of global innovation and economic growth -- and transformed the health of billions of patients worldwide.
Director
Bill Haney
Producer
Carina Chavda, Maura McCarthy Haney
Screenwriter
Bill Haney
Distributor
Dada Films
Production Co
Uncommon Productions
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 26, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 37m