Why it may be worth watching
- John Q combines Drama and Thriller elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.2/10 from 2,776 votes.
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John Q
Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
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.
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Cast
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
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Thriller, Crime.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
chicago, illinoisparent child relationshipheart attackkidnappingheart diseasehostage-takinghospital
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