Is John Q right for your family?
Movie 2002 116 min
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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Likely present: ViolenceFamily themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content
The title and genres suggest crime, drama, and thriller themes, with a strong focus on family and social issues, potentially involving violence.
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