John Q(2002)
“Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.”
Overview
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.
Director
Nick Cassavetes
Studio
Evolution Entertainment
Budget
$36M
Revenue
$102M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$36M
Box Office
$102M
Production Companies
Evolution Entertainment • New Line Cinema • Burg/Koules Productions
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Where can I watch John Q?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for John Q (2002).
What is John Q about?▼
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.
Who directed John Q?▼
John Q was directed by Nick Cassavetes and released in 2002. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is John Q?▼
John Q has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in John Q?▼
The cast of John Q includes 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 and more.
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