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John Q (2002)
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Ratings: 6.7/10 from 49,084 users
Metascore:
30/100
Reviews: 378 user | 126 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com A down-on-his luck father, whose insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant, takes the hospital's emergency room hostage until the doctors agree to perform the operation. Director:Nick CassavetesWriter:James Kearns |
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Gabriela Oltean | ... |
Beautiful BMW Driver
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Ron Annabelle | ... |
Tow Truck Driver
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Daniel E. Smith | ... | |
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Jimmy Palumbo
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Barry G. King | ... |
Employee Manager
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| Laura Harring | ... |
Gina Palumbo
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| Larissa Laskin | ... |
Dr. Ellen Klein
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Registered Nurse
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Admitting Nurse
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James Finnerty | ... |
Nurse Reggie
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| Anne Heche | ... | ||
| James Woods | ... | ||
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Storyline
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. Written by Anonymous
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Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence, language and intense thematic elements See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Metropolitan Films [France] (French) | New Line [United States] Story, cast, Filmmakers, gallery and downloads | See more »Country:
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Budget:
$36,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$23,612,171 (USA) (17 February 2002) (2466 Screens)Gross:
$71,026,631 (USA) (28 April 2002)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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The scene where Denise calls John from the hospital had to be re-shot because she was wearing the wrong dress. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Mike and John are eating breakfast in the beginning of the movie, Mike's toast switches sides on his plate between shots. See more »
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