John Q(2002)
Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
John Q 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.
John Q (2002) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Nick Cassavetes, released on February 15, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise and Robert Duvall. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,723 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Cassavetes
- Writers:
- James Kearns, James Kearns
- Producers:
- Mark Burg, Oren Koules
- Cinematographer:
- Rogier Stoffers
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Evolution Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Burg/Koules Productions
- Budget:
- $36,000,000
- Revenue:
- $102,244,770
- Status:
- Released
John Q (2002) Trailer
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John Q Videos & Clips
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Take My Heart
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The Hospital is Under New Management
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John Q Cast & Crew
Main cast
Denzel Washington
as John Quincy Archibald
James Woods
as Dr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly Elise
as Denise Archibald
Robert Duvall
as Lt. Frank Grimes
Shawn Hatosy
as Mitch Quigley
Eddie Griffin
as Lester Matthews
Kevin Connolly
as Steve Maguire
Ethan Suplee
as Guard Max Conlin
Ray Liotta
as Chief Gus Monroe
Anne Heche
as Rebecca Payne
Laura Harring
as Gina Palumbo
Heather Wahlquist
as Julie Bird
Key crew
Directed by Nick Cassavetes, written by James Kearns and James Kearns, produced by Mark Burg and Oren Koules.
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John Q Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2,723 ratings.
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John Q – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John Q online?
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John Q (2002) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in John Q?
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The main cast of John Q (2002) includes Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall and Shawn Hatosy. The film was directed by Nick Cassavetes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Q released?
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John Q was released on February 15, 2002 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is John Q worth watching?
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John Q (2002) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,723 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for John Q?
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