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John Q is a gripping—and at times overwhelming—emotional roller coaster powered by Denzel Washington’s powerhouse performance. Everything hinges on his desperation: watching his little boy deteriorate, discovering the cruel limits of insurance, and reaching the only option left—hostage negotiation. The film wears its message on its sleeve, unafraid to tug at the heartstrings while condemning a broken system. Robert Duvall brings steady compassion as the negotiator, while James Woods and Ray Liotta populate the debate of tactics and optics. It’s flawed in structure, occasionally melodramatic, but undeniably impactful—a movie that makes you question who you would become for your child’s survival.
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John Q Casts
John Q is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:
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John Q Directors
Nick Cassavetes
John Q Writers
James Kearns
John Q Producers
Mark Burg
Oren Koules
Target Audience
PG 13
Story
A desperate father whose insurance won’t cover his son’s life saving heart transplant takes a hospital emergency room hostage to force the system to save his child.
Duration
116 minutes
Country of Origin
United States
Release Date
February 2002
Shooting Locations
These locations were selected for John Q shooting:
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Toronto (doubling for Chicago)
Supported Languages
You can watch John Q in multiple languages:
English
Box Office Performance
Budget
$36 million
Box Office
$102 million worldwide
IMDB Rating
Rating for John Q by IMDB:
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