MOVIE
John Q
DramaThrillerCrime
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.
Top cast
Denzel WashingtonJohn Quincy Archibald
James WoodsDr. Raymond Turner
Kimberly EliseDenise Archibald
Robert DuvallLt. Frank Grimes
Shawn HatosyMitch Quigley
Eddie GriffinLester Matthews
Kevin ConnollySteve Maguire
Ethan SupleeGuard Max Conlin
Ray LiottaChief Gus Monroe
Anne HecheRebecca Payne
Laura HarringGina Palumbo
Heather WahlquistJulie Bird
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “John Q” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch John Q in Canada
Netflix
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Shahid
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TOD
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Disney+
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 13 Sept 2026.