John Q
- Drama
- Thriller
- Crime
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 is a 2002 drama thriller about a desperate father who takes a hospital hostage to secure a life-saving heart transplant for his son when his insurance denies coverage. The film explores themes of parental desperation, healthcare inequality, and moral dilemmas in a high-stakes hostage situation.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Denzel WashingtonJohn Quincy Archibald
James WoodsDr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly EliseDenise Archibald
Robert DuvallLt. Frank Grimes
Shawn HatosyMitch Quigley
Eddie GriffinLester Matthews
Kevin ConnollySteve Maguire
Ethan SupleeGuard Max Conlin
Ray LiottaChief Gus Monroe
Anne HecheRebecca Payne
Laura HarringGina Palumbo
Heather WahlquistJulie Bird
Daniel E. SmithMike Archibald
David ThorntonJimmy Palumbo
Paul JohanssonTuck Lampley
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When was John Q released?
John Q was released on February 15, 2002.
What is the plot of John Q?
The film follows John Quincy Archibald, a father whose young son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart. When his HMO insurance refuses to cover the needed transplant, John takes a hospital full of patients hostage to force the hospital to put his son on the donor list.
What genre is John Q?
John Q is a drama thriller with crime elements, focusing on the intense moral conflict between a father's desperation and the constraints of the healthcare system.
Is John Q available to watch?
Yes, John Q is a fully released film from 2002 and is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers.
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