John Q (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, John Q is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nick Cassavetes, running about 116 minutes. “Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. John Q stars Denzel Washington as John Quincy Archibald, Anne Heche as Rebecca Payne, Ron Annabelle as Tow Truck Driver and Kimberly Elise as Denise Archibald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, John Q has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $102.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Q page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Q tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Q (2002)?
- In US, John Q is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is John Q worth watching?
- John Q holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in John Q?
- John Q stars Denzel Washington, Anne Heche, Ron Annabelle, Kimberly Elise and Daniel E. Smith.
- When was John Q released?
- John Q was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.