John Q
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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Frequently asked questions about John Q
Where can I watch John Q in the United States?
John Q is available to stream on Philo, Starz, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch John Q for free?
John Q streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for John Q?
John Q scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in John Q?
John Q stars Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall, and Shawn Hatosy. Nick Cassavetes is the director.
How long is John Q?
John Q runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
When did John Q come out?
John Q was released on February 15, 2002.
Which studio made John Q?
John Q was produced by Evolution Entertainment, New Line Cinema, and Burg/Koules Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for John Q?
John Q was made on a budget of $36,000,000.
How much did John Q make at the box office?
John Q grossed $102,244,770 worldwide, against a budget of $36,000,000.
What languages is John Q in?
John Q is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.