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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 movie about a father who takes a hospital hostage to save his son's life. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Nick Cassavetes
- 2002-02-15
Feb 15, 2002 · John Q is a 2002 thriller starring Denzel Washington as a father who takes a hospital hostage to save his son's life. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to rent or buy online.
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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.
John Q is a movie about a father who takes a hospital hostage when his son needs a heart transplant and his insurance won't cover it. IMDb provides the plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and more information about the film.
John Q is a 2002 movie starring Denzel Washington as a father who takes hostages in a hospital to save his son's life. The movie explores the themes of health care, justice and violence in a thrilling and thought-provoking way.