John Q
Give a father no options and you leave him no choice.
Overview
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.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released in 2002, 'John Q' came during a time of increasing debate over healthcare reform in the United States. The movie serves as a reflection of public concerns about affordable and accessible care.
- Denzel Washington delivers a powerhouse performance as the desperate father, John Quincy Archibald.
- The movie tackles compelling themes of healthcare system flaws, family struggles, and moral dilemmas.
- The plot keeps viewers engaged with its suspenseful hospital hostage situation.
- The film offers a poignant examination of the human cost of America's healthcare crisis.
Fun Facts
- In real life, Denzel Washington donated part of his salary from the film to a children's hospital.
- The hospital scenes were filmed at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, which has since become a popular location for medical dramas.
- The movie was inspired by a true story of a man named James Kaczkowski who held up a hospital in Indiana to ensure his son received a heart transplant.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Give a father no options and you leave him no choice."
Deutsch
DE
Title: John Q. - Verzweifelte Wut
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Italiano
IT
Title: John Q.
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Türkçe
TR
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Français
FR
Title: John Q.
"Jusqu'où iriez-vous pour sauver votre enfant ?"
普通话
CN
Title: 迫在眉梢
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Take My Heart
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The Hospital is Under New Management
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