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John Q

7.120021h 56mMMovieDramaThrillerCrime

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…

DirectorNick Cassavetes
WriterJames Kearns
ProducersMichael De Luca·Avram Butch Kaplan

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with AdsABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nick Cassavetes

DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
John Quincy Archibald
JWJames Woods
James Woods
Dr. Raymond Turner
KEKimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise
Denise Archibald
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Lt. Frank Grimes
SHShawn Hatosy
Shawn Hatosy
Mitch Quigley
EGEddie Griffin
Eddie Griffin
Lester Matthews
KCKevin Connolly
Kevin Connolly
Steve Maguire
ESEthan Suplee
Ethan Suplee
Guard Max Conlin
RLRay Liotta
Ray Liotta
Chief Gus Monroe
AHAnne Heche
Anne Heche
Rebecca Payne
LHLaura Harring
Laura Harring
Gina Palumbo
HWHeather Wahlquist
Heather Wahlquist
Julie Bird

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John Q — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams John Q?

John Q is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is John Q on Netflix?

Yes — John Q is available on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026.

Is John Q on Amazon Prime Video?

John Q isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch John Q for free?

John Q is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.