John Q

(2002)Directed by Nick Cassavetes116 min · PG-13Drama, 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.

Denzel Washingtonas John Quincy Archibald
James Woodsas Dr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly Eliseas Denise Archibald
Robert Duvallas Lt. Frank Grimes
Shawn Hatosyas Mitch Quigley
Eddie Griffinas Lester Matthews
Kevin Connollyas Steve Maguire
Ethan Supleeas Guard Max Conlin
Ray Liottaas Chief Gus Monroe
Anne Hecheas Rebecca Payne
Laura Harringas Gina Palumbo
Heather Wahlquistas Julie Bird
Daniel E. Smithas Mike Archibald
David Thorntonas Jimmy Palumbo
Paul Johanssonas Tuck Lampley
Obba Babatundéas Sgt. Moody
Troy Byeras Miriam Smith
Troy Winbushas Steve Smith
Martha Chavesas Rosa Gonzales
Gabriela Olteanas Beautiful BMW Driver
Ron Annabelleas Tow Truck Driver
Barry G. Kingas Employee Manager
Larissa Laskinas Dr. Ellen Klein
Vanessa Branchas Registered Nurse