John Q
2002, English. Directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Nick CassavetesDirector
- Denzel WashingtonJohn Quincy Archibald
- James WoodsDr. Raymond Turner
- Kimberly EliseDenise Archibald
- Robert DuvallLt. Frank Grimes
- Shawn HatosyMitch Quigley
- Eddie GriffinLester Matthews
- Kevin ConnollySteve Maguire
- Ethan SupleeGuard Max Conlin
- Ray LiottaChief Gus Monroe
- Anne HecheRebecca Payne
- Laura HarringGina Palumbo
- Heather WahlquistJulie Bird
Details
- Released
- 15 February 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Kearns
- Budget
- $36M
- Box office
- $102M
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John Q: quick answers
Is John Q worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,775 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is John Q?
John Q runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does John Q have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for John Q. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
John Q parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
John Q is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is John Q on?
John Q isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
What movies are like John Q?
If you liked John Q, try The Parts You Lose, Islands, Brute Force.
Who directed John Q?
John Q (2002) was directed by Nick Cassavetes and stars Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise.