
John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses while playing baseball as a result of heart failure. John rushes Michael to a hospital emergency room where he is informed that Michael's only hope is a transplant. Unfortunately, John's insurance won't cover his son's transplant. Out of options, John Q. takes the emergency room staff and patients hostage until hospital doctors agree to do the transplant.
Shawn HatosyMitch Quigley
Noam JenkinsMedicaid Official
Anne HecheRebecca Payne
Robert DuvallLt. Frank Grimes
David ThorntonJimmy PalumboThe message "For Sasha" appears just before the end credits. This is a dedication to director Nick Cassavetes' daughter.
John Q. Archibald:
The hospital is under new management now! Free health care for everyone!
Factual errors: The son talks to John Q while intubated. While someone is intubated, it is impossible for them to talk.
Written and arranged by Aaron Zigman
Performed by Ana Maria Martinez
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