Sound. Vision. Possibility.
John Q poster

FILM

John Q (2002)

Film · 2002 · 116 min · PG-13 · Drama · Thriller · Crime

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.

Directed by Nick Cassavetes

Starring Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall, Shawn Hatosy, Eddie Griffin, Kevin Connolly, Ethan Suplee

Release dates in United States

In cinemas15 February 2002
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere15 February 2002

Dates come from TMDB and can change. The digital date is the first rental, purchase or streaming date and does not confirm a launch on a particular service; the physical date does not confirm a Blu-ray or 4K edition. Both are often added closer to release.

Every release in United States this month · digital · physical

Where to watch in United States

Subscription streaming

Rent

Buy

Check viewing options

Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB. Offers and catalogues change often.

More like this

Build the room for it

Plan the screen size, seating and speaker layout for John Q in the free 3D design studio, or ask the Advisor which sound format suits your room.

Open the design studio Try Immersion

Planning a screen? Try the free screen size calculator, projector throw calculator or Dolby Atmos room check.