Denzel Washingtondirected an episode ofGrey’s Anatomyin 2016, but long before that, the Oscar-winning star featured in another medical drama that just got a disappointing streaming update. Washington stars alongsideRobert DuvallinJohn Q, the medical drama/crime thriller following John Quincy Archibald (Washington), a man who takes a hospital emergency room hostage when insurance won’t pay for his son’s important procedure.John Qis streaming exclusively on Prime Video, but the streamer has unfortunately announced thatthe last day to watch the film will be at the end of the month on June 30.John Qwas controversial upon release, earning a 28% score from critics but a 72% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes. However, that didn’t stop it from grossing $102 million at the box office against a $36 million budget.
The film was written byJames Kearnsand directed byNick Cassavetes, who is also known for his work directingThe Notebook, the 2004Nicholas Sparksadaptation starringRyan GoslingandRachel McAdams.John Qcame at an interesting time for Washington — it was his first film after winning the Oscar in 2001 for his work onTraining Day, theAntoine Fuqua-directed crime thriller starringEthan Hawke. It was only a few years afterJohn Qthat Washington portrayed John W. Creasy inMan on Fire, which is well-regarded as one of his best movies ever. Washington has been turning heads of Academy members since the late 80s after earning his first Oscar win forGlory, the 1989 Civil War epicwithAndre Braugher. He’s since been nominated seven times, including for his win onTraining Day.
When Does Denzel Washington’s New Movie Come Out?
Denzel Washington’s next movie,Highest 2 Lowest, will be released exclusively in theaters on August 22.Spike Leedirected the film, and Washington will co-star alongsideJeffrey WrightandA$AP Rocky.Highest 2 Lowestis based on the popularAkira Kurosawafilm,High and Low, which recently began trending on streamingas fans prepare for the arrival of Washington’s new movie. Washington has also been set for a role inBlack Panther 3, the threequel fromRyan Coogler, but it’s unclear at this time when the film will be released.
John Qwill leavePrime Videoat the end of this month with no new streaming home in sight. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Washington’s future projects.
