John Q is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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John Q is rated PG-13 in the US.

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John Q (2002) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.2 from 2,781 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: February 15, 2002
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 2,781 votes
Director: Nick Cassavetes
Starring: Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is John Q?: John Q is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is John Q rated?: John Q is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is John Q a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream John Q?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Starz Apple TV channel (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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