Jack Reacher (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, Jack Reacher is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Christopher McQuarrie, running about 130 minutes. “The Law Has Limits. He Does Not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a single note: "Get Jack Reacher!" So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
Who’s in it. Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, Rosamund Pike as Helen Rodin, Richard Jenkins as Alex Rodin and David Oyelowo as Det. Emerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jack Reacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $218.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack Reacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack Reacher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack Reacher (2012)?
- In US, Jack Reacher is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack Reacher worth watching?
- Jack Reacher holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack Reacher?
- Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, David Oyelowo and Werner Herzog.
- When was Jack Reacher released?
- Jack Reacher was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.