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John Q. is a 2002 American thriller drama film written by James Kearns and directed by Nick Cassavetes. It stars Denzel Washington as the title character, a man who is forced to take a hospital emergency room hostage in order for his son to receive a heart transplant.
Feb 15, 2002 · John Q is a 2002 movie about a father who takes a hospital hostage when his son's heart transplant is denied by his insurance. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this film.
- (144K)
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Nick Cassavetes
- 2002-02-15
Feb 15, 2002 · When he discovers that his medical insurance won't cover the costs of the surgery and alternative government aid is unavailable, John Q. Archibald (Denzel Washington) takes a hospital emergency...
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- Nick Cassavetes
- PG-13
- Denzel Washington
Feb 15, 2002 · Denzel Washington plays a father who takes hostages in a hospital to save his dying son's life. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's implausibility, manipulation and cheating, but praises some actors' performances.
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John Q. DRAMA. Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Denzel Washington ("Training Day," "American Gangster") stars as John Q. Archibald, an ordinary man who works at a factory and takes care of his family. But when John Q.'s young son needs an emergency heart transplant -- an operation that he can't afford and his health insurance won't cover ...
John Q. When an insurance company will not pay for his son's heart transplant, a man takes the hospital's emergency room hostage until doct ors perform the operation. 4,409 IMDb 7.1 1 h 55 min 2002. X-Ray 16+. Suspense · Drama · Emotional · Gentle. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.29. Buy. HD $13.59. More purchase. options.