John Q

2002
15
1h 56m

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

148K

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Medical Drama Crime Drama Thriller

John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

148K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,454

1,130

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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Trivia
The scene where George W. Bush is speaking about health care while John and Denise are watching television, was also shot with footage of Al Gore, because the election winner had not yet been declared at the time of shooting.

Goofs
During the closing scene in which John is being sentenced in court he is found guilty for the "kidnapping and false imprisonment of [each hostage]." In reality this would not have been a single charge, rather a series of individual charges with a guilty or not guilty verdict in the case of each hostage taken. Moreover, "kidnapping" would not apply to most if any of the cases as such a charge necessitates asportation (the moving of a person or property illegally). Given that they never left the ER, false imprisonment would likely be the only charge.

Quotes
John Q. Archibald: [to Grimes, Monroe, and to the entire crowd cheering for him] I AM NOT GOING TO BURY MY SON! MY SON IS GOING TO BURY ME!

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: John Q/Maryam/Hart's War/Crossroads/Metropolis (2002)

Soundtracks
Ave Maria
Written and arranged by Aaron Zigman
Performed by Ana María Martínez (as Ana Maria Martinez)

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7/10

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Great movie with an enthralling story and superb acting by denzel. his acting job was seriously amazing. so many intense and suspenseful scenes. they did a great job of making you root for him. so many heart-wrenching moments. there were also a couple of questionable parts and some cheesy/corny parts (about 3 viewings)