John Q
"Give a father no options and you leave him no choice."
Originally released in 2002. John Q is a drama/thriller film. directed by Nick Cassavetes.
Starring Denzel Washington, James Woods, and Kimberly Elise
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (2,535 votes)
Budget
$36M
Production budget
Box Office
$102.2M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as John Quincy Archibald
James Woods
as Dr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly Elise
as Denise Archibald
Robert Duvall
as Lt. Frank Grimes
Shawn Hatosy
as Mitch Quigley
Eddie Griffin
as Lester Matthews
Kevin Connolly
as Steve Maguire
Ethan Suplee
as Guard Max Conlin
Ray Liotta
as Chief Gus Monroe
Anne Heche
as Rebecca Payne
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $36,000,000
- Revenue
- $102,244,770
Production Companies
- Evolution Entertainment
- New Line Cinema
- Burg/Koules Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed John Q?
John Q was directed by Nick Cassavetes.
How long is John Q?
John Q has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was John Q released?
John Q was released on February 15, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in John Q?
The main cast of John Q includes Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall, Shawn Hatosy.
Is John Q worth watching?
John Q has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,535 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.