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John Q (2002)

Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.

  • Feb 15, 2002
  • 1h 56m
  • PG-13

7.2/10

TMDB user score
2,777 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

John Q is a 2002 drama and thriller film directed by Nick Cassavetes. Its leading cast includes Denzel Washington, James Woods and Kimberly Elise. It runs for 1 hour 56 minutes.

Synopsis

John Quincy Archibald is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover it. Therefore, he decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son's name on the donor's list.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 56 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 2,777 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch John Q

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Cast

  • Denzel Washington John Quincy Archibald
  • James Woods Dr. Raymond Turner
  • Kimberly Elise Denise Archibald
  • Robert Duvall Lt. Frank Grimes
  • Shawn Hatosy Mitch Quigley
  • Eddie Griffin Lester Matthews
  • Kevin Connolly Steve Maguire
  • Ethan Suplee Guard Max Conlin
  • Ray Liotta Chief Gus Monroe
  • Anne Heche Rebecca Payne
  • Laura Harring Gina Palumbo
  • Heather Wahlquist Julie Bird
  • Daniel E. Smith Mike Archibald
  • David Thornton Jimmy Palumbo
  • Paul Johansson Tuck Lampley
  • Obba Babatundé Sgt. Moody
  • Troy Byer Miriam Smith
  • Troy Winbush Steve Smith

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