Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- sardonic
- propulsive
- action movie night
- crime thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an entertaining, above-average crime thriller elevated by Tom Cruise's charismatic performance, while judging its character and originality uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Reacher is a former military investigator who independently tests the official case and confronts threats beyond the police process.
The supposedly slam-dunk sniper case becomes the entry point to a larger hidden scheme.
Reacher comes to the heartland city after seeing the accused man's message and works as an outsider with no local allegiance.
The film foregrounds sniper investigation, police pursuits, military expertise, and close-quarters fighting.
Films like Jack Reacher, and why
The Bourne Identity
shared crime investigation, lone investigator protagonist, conspiracy thriller structure, and brisk action
The Equalizer
shared hard-edged detective mystery, charismatic stoic protagonist, and conspiracy-driven action
The Fugitive
shared police corruption mystery, investigative suspense, and old-fashioned action-thriller tone
Shooter
shared military-trained protagonist, revenge-oriented justice, and urban crime thriller mechanics
Movie Details
- Director
- Christopher McQuarrie
- Release Date
- 2012-12-20
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (7885)
Cast
- Tom Cruise
- Rosamund Pike
- Richard Jenkins
- David Oyelowo
- Werner Herzog
- Jai Courtney
- Robert Duvall
- Vladimir Sizov
- Joseph Sikora
- Nicole Forester
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jack Reacher about?
- A nomadic former military investigator challenges an apparently airtight sniper case and uncovers a conspiracy that makes him the next target.
- What is Jack Reacher like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jack Reacher as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jack Reacher violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Jack Reacher as moderate.
- What did critics think of Jack Reacher?
- Critics generally found the film an entertaining, above-average crime thriller elevated by Tom Cruise's charismatic performance, while judging its character and originality uneven.
- Which films are like Jack Reacher?
- Films with a similar feel include The Bourne Identity, The Equalizer, The Fugitive, and Shooter.
- How long is Jack Reacher?
- Jack Reacher runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jack Reacher?
- In United States, Jack Reacher streams on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel.
