John Q (2002) Thriller, Drama, Crime Movie

John Q (2002) Movie

John Q (2002) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Feb 15, 2002 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Crime | Runtime 1h 56m
User Score: 60/100
John Q (2002) Movie Poster

John Q Plot Synopsis:

John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses while playing baseball as a result of heart failure.

John rushes Michael to a hospital emergency room where he is informed that Michael's only hope is a transplant.

Unfortunately, John's insurance won't cover his son's transplant.

Out of options, John Q.

takes the emergency room staff and patients hostage until hospital doctors agree to do the transplant.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won"t cover his son"s heart transplant.

Tagline: Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.

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Official Trailer

  • John Q Official Trailer

John Q Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2002 (more 2002 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 116 minutes / 1h 56min
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Crime
Directors: Array
Stars: Gabriela Oltean, Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise, Ron Annabelle, Daniel E. Smith … (full cast)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 15, 2002
Box Office: $71,756,802
Awards: 2
Nominations: 8
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Website: http://www.iamjohnq.com
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / John Q Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 15, 2002, DVD: Jul 16, 2002
Producers: Mark Burg, Howard Burkons, Dale De La Torre, Michael De Luca, Mathew Hart, Avram 'Butch' Kaplan, James Kearns, Oren Koules, Richard Saperstein, Hillary Sherman
Musicians: Aaron Zigman
Cinematographers: Rogier Stoffers
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John Q Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:Character(s)
Gabriela Oltean...Beautiful BMW Driver
Denzel Washington...John Quincy Archibald
Kimberly Elise...Denise Archibald
Ron Annabelle...Tow Truck Driver
Daniel E. Smith...Michael ''Mike'' Archibald
David Thornton...Jimmy Palumbo
Barry G. King...Employee Manager
Laura Harring...Gina Palumbo (as Laura Elena Harring)
Kevin Connolly...Steve Maguire
Larissa Laskin...Dr. Ellen Klein
Vanessa Branch...Registered Nurse
Stephanie Moore...Admitting Nurse
James Finnerty...Nurse Reggie
Anne Heche...Rebecca Payne
James Woods...Dr. Raymond Turner
Michael Jaye...Insurance Rep
Yanna McIntosh...State Employee
Linda Massad...Social Services Rep
Lester Mathews...Human Services Rep
Noam Jenkins...Medicaid Official

Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of JOHN Q Actors

Actor Gabriela Oltean from John Q is cast as "Beautiful BMW Driver."

Denzel Washington's real age is 69. Actor Denzel Washington from John Q is cast as "John Quincy Archibald." Denzel Washington (born December 28, 1954) in Mount Vernon, New York, USA.

Denzel Washington Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)

Kimberly Elise's real age is 56. Actor Kimberly Elise from John Q is cast as "Denise Archibald." Kimberly Elise (born April 17, 1967) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, is a known Actress, Soundtrack.

Kimberly Elise Fun Facts:
Kimberly Elise is also known as Kimberly Elise Oldham | Kim Trammel, Birth Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)

Actor Ron Annabelle from John Q is cast as "Tow Truck Driver."

Ron Annabelle Fun Facts:
Ron Annabelle is also known as Ron Annabel | Ronald Annabelle

Actor Daniel E. Smith from John Q is cast as "Michael ''Mike'' Archibald."

David Thornton's real age is 70. Actor David Thornton from John Q is cast as "Jimmy Palumbo." David Thornton (born June 12, 1953) in Cheraw, South Carolina, USA, is a known Actor, Soundtrack.

David Thornton Fun Facts:
David Thornton is also known as David Thorton, Birth Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)

Actor Barry G. King from John Q is cast as "Employee Manager."

Laura Harring's real age is 60. Actor Laura Harring from John Q is cast as "Gina Palumbo (as Laura Elena Harring)." Laura Harring (born March 3, 1964) in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, is a known Actress.

Laura Harring Fun Facts:
Laura Harring is also known as Miss USA 1985 | Laura Elana Harring | Laura Elena Harring | Laura Martinez Harring | Laura M. Herring | Laura Martinez Herring | Laura Herring, Birth Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)

Actor Kevin Connolly from John Q is cast as "Steve Maguire."

Actor Larissa Laskin from John Q is cast as "Dr. Ellen Klein."

Vanessa Branch's real age is 51. Actor Vanessa Branch from John Q is cast as "Registered Nurse." Vanessa Branch (born March 21, 1973) in London, England, UK, is a known Actress, Producer.

Vanessa Branch Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)

Stephanie Moore's real age is 53. Actor Stephanie Moore from John Q is cast as "Admitting Nurse." Stephanie Moore (born July 14, 1970) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a known Actress, Writer, Producer.

Stephanie Moore Fun Facts:
Stephanie Moore is also known as Stephanie N. Moore, Birth Sign: Cancer

Actor James Finnerty from John Q is cast as "Nurse Reggie."

James Finnerty Fun Facts:
James Finnerty is also known as Jim Finnerty

Anne Heche's real age is 54. Actor Anne Heche from John Q is cast as "Rebecca Payne." Anne Heche (born May 25, 1969) in Aurora, Ohio, USA, is a known Actress, Producer, Writer.

Anne Heche Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)

James Woods's real age is 76. Actor James Woods from John Q is cast as "Dr. Raymond Turner." James Woods (born April 18, 1947) in Vernal, Utah, USA, is a known Actor, Producer, Director.

James Woods Fun Facts:
Birth Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)

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