


John Q at a glance
John Q is a 2002 drama and thriller film, running 1h 56m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2002-02-15
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 2,786 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmJohn 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.
Cast
14 names
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 PalumboQuestions about John Q
Quick answersWhere can I watch John Q in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, John Q is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is John Q suitable for children?
John Q is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is John Q on PelisPlus UK?
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What is John Q about?
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.
How long is John Q?
John Q runs for 1h 56m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the John Q trailer?
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