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John Q

PG-13
Movie
2002
1h 56m
English
Drama, Thriller, Crime
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.
Rating
WATCHMODE
7.3
IMDB
John Q (2002) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
28

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Denzel Washington
John Quincy Archibald
James Woods
Dr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly Elise
Denise Archibald
Robert Duvall
Lt. Frank Grimes
Shawn Hatosy
Mitch Quigley
Eddie Griffin
Lester Matthews
Kevin Connolly
Steve Maguire
Ethan Suplee
Guard Max Conlin
Ray Liotta
Chief Gus Monroe
Anne Heche
Rebecca Payne
Laura Harring
Gina Palumbo
Daniel E Smith
Mike Archibald
David Thornton
Jimmy Palumbo
Paul Johansson
Tuck Lampley
Obba Babatund
Sgt. Moody
Troy Byer
Miriam Smith
Troy Winbush
Steve Smith
Martha Chaves
Rosa Gonzales
Gabriela Oltean
Beautiful BMW Driver
Ron Annabelle
Tow Truck Driver
Barry G King
Employee Manager
Larissa Laskin
Dr. Ellen Klein
Vanessa Branch
Registered Nurse
Stephanie Moore
Admitting Nurse
Directed By: Nick Cassavetes
Written By: James Kearns (Screenplay)

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ttony94 says...
8 years ago
This movie deserves 10 stars! Very emotionally story!
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boatoar says...
2 years ago
A rewatch 20 yrs later. Denzel carries this. It's outlandish and unbelievable, but if you can put that aside the message still holds today even if it's in your face and lacks any degree of subtlety through this type of storytelling. Worth a go if only to revisit DW's acting. 6.4
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Copeland1994 says...
one year ago
I loved this movie when I first saw it roughly 20 years ago. Is it Denzel's best movie ever? Certainly not, but he makes this plot captivating as all else. This movie manages to be an action/hostage film that hits all the emotional notes. I am not sure why this Metacritic is so low, and it is possibly one of the drama movies I have the biggest gap on in regard to review. This is a great film, and I will die on that hill! Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend
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BourneRambler says...
2 years ago
_John Q_ is a powerful and emotional film that leaves a lasting impact. Denzel Washington delivers a stunning performance that is both heartbreaking and inspiring. The movie tackles important themes such as the American healthcare system, poverty, and the struggles of working-class families. It is a deeply moving story that will make you think and feel and is elevated by Washington's incredible acting.
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