Uploaded in August 2014
John Q • Movie • Rating 7.2 out of 10
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John Q is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like YouTube Free, Philo and Starz Amazon Channel, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch John Q for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: M (AU).
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overview
What is John Q about?
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. It blends drama, thriller, crime elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Nick Cassavetes. With a runtime of 1h 56m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of John Q
The main cast includes Denzel Washington, James Woods and Kimberly Elise. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Nick Cassavetes, written by James Kearns and James Kearns, produced by Mark Burg and Oren Koules.
Denzel Washington
as John Quincy Archibald
James Woods
as Dr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly Elise
as Denise Archibald
Robert Duvall
as Lt. Frank Grimes
Shawn Hatosy
as Mitch Quigley
Eddie Griffin
as Lester Matthews
Kevin Connolly
as Steve Maguire
Ethan Suplee
as Guard Max Conlin
Ray Liotta
as Chief Gus Monroe
Anne Heche
as Rebecca Payne
Laura Harring
as Gina Palumbo
Heather Wahlquist
as Julie Bird
Daniel E. Smith
as Mike Archibald
David Thornton
as Jimmy Palumbo
Paul Johansson
as Tuck Lampley
Obba Babatundé
as Sgt. Moody
Troy Byer
as Miriam Smith
Troy Winbush
as Steve Smith
Martha Chaves
as Rosa Gonzales
Gabriela Oltean
as Beautiful BMW Driver
Ron Annabelle
as Tow Truck Driver
Barry G. King
as Employee Manager
Larissa Laskin
as Dr. Ellen Klein
Vanessa Branch
as Registered Nurse
Stephanie Moore
as Admitting Nurse
James Finnerty
as Nurse Reggie
Michael Jaye
as Insurance Rep
Yanna McIntosh
as State Employee
Linda Massad
as Social Services Rep
Lester Mathews
as Human Services Rep
Noam Jenkins
as Medicaid Official
Allegra Fulton
as Sick Girl's Mother
Darrin Brown
as TV Buyer
Shera Danese
as Wife of Heart Transplant Patient
Kirsta Teague
as Dr. Turner's Assistant
Rick Sood
as Panicked E.R. Doctor
Scott Bloom
as Desk Guard
Dina Spybey-Waters
as Debby Utley
Carlos Diaz
as Paramedic #1
Joe Duer
as Paramedic #2
Simon Sinn
as Fong
Jeff Douglas
as Computer Cop
Keram Malicki-Sánchez
as Freddy B.
Philip Williams
as Wally Pitoniak
Nigel Shawn Williams
as News Anchor
Frank Cassavetes
as Sniper
Colin Evans
as Videographer
Angelo Tsarouchas
as Barricade Cop
Marcia Johnson
as Medical Transplant #1
Vijay Mehta
as Medical Transplant #2
Andrew Schaff
as U.N.O.S. Official
Malcolm Nefsky
as Nick
Jay Leno
as Jay Leno
Gloria Allred
as Gloria Allred
Larry King
as Larry King
Arianna Huffington
as Arianna Huffington
Ted Demme
as Ted Demme
Nas
as Nas
Bill Maher
as Bill Maher
Claire Rankin
as Public Defender
Philip Craig
as Judge K. Ploucha
Gerry Quigley
as Jury Foreman
Jane Luk
as O.R. Nurse (uncredited)