John Q (2002)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.0

Overview

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. Unfortuna...

Starring Cast

Denzel Washington • Robert Duvall • Gabriela Oltean

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Denzel Washington • Robert Duvall • Gabriela Oltean

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

The film's central conflict is a powerful, emotionally charged indictment of the American for-profit healthcare and insurance system, aligning with progressive critiques of systemic injustice and the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The film features a Black family as its central protagonists, showcasing visible diversity in its main cast. However, this casting choice does not involve explicit race-swapping of traditionally white roles. The narrative's focus is on critiquing the healthcare system, not on traditional identities, which are generally portrayed neutrally or positively.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "John Q" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on a father's desperate attempt to secure a heart transplant for his son, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

John Q is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

John Q is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.