| Overall: | B- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C- |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
| Run Time: | 116 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 15 Jul 2002 |
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John Q is rated PG-13: for violence, language and intense thematic elements
Cast: Denzel Washington, Kimberly Elise
Studio: (pictures (c)2002 New Line Cinema)
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