MyCinema has not rated John Q for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch John Q in the US?

John Q streams on Philo, TNT, TBS, and 4 more, is free on Philo and YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

John Q runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is John Q suitable for kids?

John Q is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20021h 56mDrama / Thriller / Crime

John Q

Name: John Q
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2002-02-15
Duration: 116 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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John Q at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and crime.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Philo, TNT, TBS, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Philo and YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,757 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch John Q tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It is included with Philo, TNT, TBS, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,757 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about John Q

Is John Q scary?: MyCinema has not rated John Q for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and crime film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch John Q in the US?: John Q streams on Philo, TNT, TBS, and 4 more, is free on Philo and YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is John Q?: John Q runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is John Q suitable for kids?: John Q is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.