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John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses while playing baseball as a result of heart failure. John rushes Michael to a hospital emergency room where he is informed that Michael's only hope is a transplant. Unfortunately, John's insurance won't cover his son's transplant. Out of options, John Q. takes the emergency room staff and patients ...
Feb 15, 2002 · Story centers on a man whose nine-year-old son is in desperate need of a life-saving transplant. When he discovers that his medical insurance won't cover the costs of the surgery and alternative ...
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- Nick Cassavetes
- PG-13
- Denzel Washington
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- Whose Heart Does Michael get?
- What Happens to John?
John Quincy Archibald lives a moderately fulfilled lower-middle-class life with his wife Denise and son Michael. He is an ideal father and husband, as he makes the family smile even when going through trying times. John and Denise head to attend Michael’s school baseball match, but Michael collapses on the ground during a run, to their dismay. They...
When all else fails, John is adamant about taking his own life if that keeps his son alive. Although he is not an authority in the matter, he knows that he has the same blood group as his son — B+. John also contends that his tissues are similar to Michael’s. Therefore, John wants Dr. Raymond Turner to perform the surgery and give his heart to his ...
While Michael lives, the hostage incident causes ripples through the country, with the public consensus swaying in John’s favor. People question the crippled healthcare system rather than pointing the finger at John. Above all, the incident lucidly portrays how 40 million US citizens (as of 2009) live withoutinsurance, which John’s desperation epit...
Feb 15, 2002 · Summary John Q. Archibald (Washington) is an ordinary man who must face the fact that his health insurance will not pay for the emergency heart transplant that is his son's only hope. Vowing to do whatever it takes to keep his son alive, John Q decides his only hope is a desperate gamble, and he takes the emergency room hostage. (New Line Cine...
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- Nick Cassavetes
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- Denzel Washington
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Aug 20, 2018 · Movies 2000s. John Q (2002) August 20, 2018. - Advertisment - This post has the most up-to-date information on John Q as we continuously monitor the news. Below you will find everything you need to know, including cast, release date, rating, runtime, movie budget and, box office results.
Feb 15, 2002 · Directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by James Kearns, John Q. is a biting criticism of the American health care system. Movies are always meant to shock, outrage, or exaggerate different aspects of life, but if this movie represents an accurate appraisal of health care in the States, then I feel pity for the 40 million Americans (mentioned ...
