John Q vs Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.1/10 for John Q). John Q is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 1h 58m. John Q is the older of the two (2002 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
John Q
Nightcrawler| John Q | Nightcrawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 58m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Nick Cassavetes | Dan Gilroy |
| Main cast | Shawn Hatosy, Ray Liotta, Ethan Suplee, James Woods, Robert Duvall | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo |
Synopsis
John Q
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.
Nightcrawler
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
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