John Q
“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.
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Where is John Q streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About John Q
John Q is a 2002 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by Nick Cassavetes. The cast is led by Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
John Q was produced by Evolution Entertainment, New Line Cinema, and Burg/Koules Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 15, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $36 million, it went on to gross $102 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Writers
- James Kearns
- Release date
- February 15, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $36 million
- Box office
- $102 million
- Production
- Evolution Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Burg/Koules Productions
John Q cast & crew
John Q was directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by James Kearns.
The cast features 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 Eddie Griffin as Lester Matthews.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Rogier Stoffers, and it was produced by Oren Koules and Mark Burg.
Is John Q worth watching?
John Q holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 2,633 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, John Q is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch John Q
John Q isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of John Q
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
John Q — FAQs
▸Where can I watch John Q in United States?
John Q is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is John Q in?
John Q is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is John Q?
John Q runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is John Q rated?
John Q is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 2,633 ratings.
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