Jack Reacher
PG-13

Jack Reacher

The law has limits. He does not.

2012 • 130 min • Crime · Drama · Thriller · Action

Synopsis

One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The interrogation yields one written note: 'Get Jack Reacher!'. Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. 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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
72
Movie Knight Score
7761 reviews
  • 75 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
  • 67 Audience · 7757 · 40%

An ex-military investigator uncovers a deeper conspiracy while looking into a seemingly clear-cut sniper case. Jack Reacher must navigate a dangerous world of secrets and violence to find the truth, putting him up against powerful and ruthless adversaries.

Violence & peril
7/10
Language
4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
3/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
4/10

Heads up

  • Intense and realistic gun violence
  • Brief strong language
  • Characters consume alcohol and smoke

What it models well

  • Seeking justice
  • Standing up for the truth
  • Protecting the innocent

Talk about it after

  • The complexities of justice and law
  • How easily appearances can be deceiving
  • The importance of critical thinking

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Top billed cast

Director: Christopher McQuarrie • Crew: Christopher McQuarrie

Trailers & clips

Jack Reacher Official Movie Trailer 2

JACK REACHER - Official International Trailer - English

Jack Reacher Official Movie Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended

Good movie. Just like a normal type of Tom Cruise movie. Where he kicks lots of butte. In this one he's like a ghost. Trying to be like the bourne identity. Still a decent movie though.

Recommended

So five, ostensibly unconnected, people are picked off walking along the street by a sniper. Surprisingly, the police manage to apprehend the culprit pretty quickly but are bemused when he asks them to summon "Jack Reacher" (Tom Cruise) who, as it happens, was already on his way to the city.…

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

You think I'm a hero? I am not a hero. And if you're smart, that scares you. Because I have nothing to lose. It got off on the wrong foot, fans of the Lee Child novels were up in arms about the casting of Tom Cruise in the title role. He didn't fit the profile it was said, scorn was poured on the film, quite often by people who hadn't even seen it!…

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers

A man shoots six people in a park, seemingly at random. The evidence is obvious and the police catch him short after. When asked about the murders, all he says (or rather writes) is "Get Jack Reacher". They do, and while Jack thinks he is only here to bury him (whatever that actually means), he soon finds out that the rabbit hole goes a bit further than he originally thought.…

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