# Jack Reacher (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/jack-reacher-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 61% |
| Editorial Rating | 63/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 67% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 50/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Christopher McQuarrie |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action |
| Runtime | 130 min |

## Quick answer

Jack Reacher (2012) earns a 61% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Cruise’s hard-boiled investigator debut — a lean crime thriller that proved Reacher could work as a star vehicle. Metascore 50/100. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

## Celluloid verdict

Cruise’s hard-boiled investigator debut — a lean crime thriller that proved Reacher could work as a star vehicle.

## 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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, David Oyelowo, Werner Herzog, Jai Courtney, Robert Duvall, Vladimir Sizov, Joseph Sikora, Nicole Forester

## Where to watch

Global: Paramount+, YouTube TV, Starz
the United States: Paramount+, YouTube TV, Starz
the United Kingdom: Prime Video, Paramount+, ITVX
Indonesia: Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio
India: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
the Philippines: Prime Video
Malaysia: Prime Video
Thailand: Prime Video
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Jack Reacher worth watching?**
Jack Reacher holds a 61% Celluloid Score. Cruise’s hard-boiled investigator debut — a lean crime thriller that proved Reacher could work as a star vehicle.

**What is Jack Reacher about?**
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.

**Who directed Jack Reacher?**
Jack Reacher (2012) was directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Jack Reacher?**
61% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (63/100), Metascore (50/100), Letterboxd (3.1/5), and IMDb (7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Jack Reacher?**
Jack Reacher is streaming on Paramount+, YouTube TV, Starz; on Paramount+, YouTube TV, Starz in the United States; on Prime Video, Paramount+, ITVX in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; on Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in the Philippines; on Prime Video in Malaysia; on Prime Video in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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