John Q (2002): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

John Q features Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall, Shawn Hatosy, Eddie Griffin. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2002-02-15. Runtime: 116 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (2,788 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is John Q?

John Q is listed as Drama, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.

How long is John Q?

John Q runs about 116 minutes.

Who stars in John Q?

Cast highlights include Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall, Shawn Hatosy, Eddie Griffin.

Does Cinema Box stream John Q?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track John Q?

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