| John Q. | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nick Cassavetes |
| Written by | James Kearns |
| Produced by | Mark Burg Oren Koules |
| Starring | Denzel Washington Robert Duvall James Woods Anne Heche Eddie Griffin Kimberly Elise Shawn Hatosy Ray Liotta |
| Cinematography | Rogier Stoffers |
| Edited by | Dede Allen |
| Music by | Aaron Zigman |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $36 million[1] |
| Box office | $102.2 million [1] |
John Q. is a 2002 American thriller drama film written by James Kearns and directed by Nick Cassavetes. It stars Denzel Washington as the title character, a man who is forced to take a hospital emergency room hostage in order for his son to receive a heart transplant. Robert Duvall, James Woods, Anne Heche, Kimberly Elise, and Ray Liotta appear in supporting roles.
The film was shot in Toronto,[2] Hamilton, Ontario, and Canmore, Alberta, although the story takes place in Chicago. Shooting took place from August 8 to November 3, 2000, and the film was released on February 15, 2002. It received generally negative reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, grossing $102 million on a $36 million budget.
- ^ a b "John Q (2002)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Reel Toronto: John Q". online news. Torontoist. 7 July 2009.