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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.
- $102.2 million
- Aaron Zigman
- $36 million
Feb 15, 2002 · John Q: Directed by Nick Cassavetes. With Gabriela Oltean, Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise, Ron Annabelle. John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.
- Nick Cassavetes
- 454
- 2 min
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 · A movie about a man who takes hostages in a hospital to save his son's life, starring Denzel Washington and Robert Duvall. Ebert calls it earnest, implausible and manipulative, and criticizes its writing and acting.
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John Q - Apple TV. Available on Hulu, Sling TV. 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.
John Q. Summaries. John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant. 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.