John Q
Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
2002 PG-13 1h 56m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | John Q |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | kidnapping, parent child relationship, chicago, illinois, hospital, heart disease, heart attack, hostage-taking |
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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 decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son's name on the donor's list.
When was John Q released?
John Q was released on Feb 15, 2002 (status: Released).
Who directed John Q?
Nick Cassavetes directed John Q.
What is the TMDB rating of John Q?
John Q has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 2,739 votes.