John Q (2002)
Movie 1h 56m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
John Q is a crime, drama and thriller movie from 2002. It is directed by Nick Cassavetes. The cast includes Shawn Hatosy, Ray Liotta and Ethan Suplee. The running time is 1h 56m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Nick CassavetesDirector
- Shawn Hatosyas Mitch Quigley
- Ray Liottaas Chief Gus Monroe
- Ethan Supleeas Guard Max Conlin
- James Woodsas Dr. Raymond Turner
- Robert Duvallas Lt. Frank Grimes
- Denzel Washingtonas John Quincy Archibald
- Kimberly Eliseas Denise Archibald
- Eddie Griffinas Lester Matthews
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Questions about John Q
- What genre is John Q?
- John Q is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in John Q?
- Shawn Hatosy, Ray Liotta, Ethan Suplee, James Woods, Robert Duvall appear in the main cast.
- Who directed John Q?
- Nick Cassavetes directed John Q.
- How long is John Q?
- John Q runs for 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- Is John Q worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch John Q?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
