Where to watch John Q in Australia
John Q is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription) and free on ABC iView. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.
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Free
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Buy or rent
Rent from $4.99 · Buy from $14.99
Availability checked 13 November 2026.
About John Q
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.
- Year
- 2002
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Runtime
- 116mins
- Rated
- M
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Top cast
- Denzel Washington, James Woods, Kimberly Elise, Robert Duvall, Shawn Hatosy, Eddie Griffin
John Q release dates in Australia
- Australian cinema release
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of John Q
- Denzel Washingtonas John Quincy Archibald
- James Woodsas Dr. Raymond Turner
- Kimberly Eliseas Denise Archibald
- Robert Duvallas Lt. Frank Grimes
- Shawn Hatosyas Mitch Quigley
- Eddie Griffinas Lester Matthews
- Kevin Connollyas Steve Maguire
- Ethan Supleeas Guard Max Conlin
- Ray Liottaas Chief Gus Monroe
- Anne Hecheas Rebecca Payne
- Laura Harringas Gina Palumbo
- Heather Wahlquistas Julie Bird
- Daniel E. Smithas Mike Archibald
- David Thorntonas Jimmy Palumbo
- Paul Johanssonas Tuck Lampley
- Director
- Nick Cassavetes
- Screenplay
- James Kearns
- Writer
- James Kearns
- Producer
- Mark Burg, Oren Koules
- Original Music Composer
- Aaron Zigman
- Director of Photography
- Rogier Stoffers, Michael Kohnhorst
Cast and crew: TMDB.
John Q trailer
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Got a question about John Q?
Is John Q on Netflix in Australia?
Yes, John Q is on Netflix in Australia (subscription).
Can I watch John Q for free in Australia?
Yes, you can watch John Q for free in Australia on ABC iView.
Can I rent or buy John Q in Australia?
Yes, you can rent or buy John Q in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).
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