Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Directed by Edward Zwick · 2016 ·
Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back worth watching?
Probably not. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) earns a 49% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (50%) responded more warmly than critics (37%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Jack Reacher 2: Sin Regreso Jack Reacher: Nunca vuelvas atrás Jack Reacher - Kein Weg zurück Jack Reacher: Sem Retorno ジャック・リーチャー NEVER GO BACK 잭 리처: 네버 고 백 侠探杰克：永不回头 神隱任務：永不回頭
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
- fuboTV
- Paramount+
- Peacock
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch Jack Reacher: Never Go Back by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| Turkey | TV+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Shahid |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, Paramount+, ITVX |
| United States | Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, Peacock |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (37/100).
- Audience reception was lukewarm (50%).
- Celluloid Score 49% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back worth watching?
Probably not — Jack Reacher: Never Go Back earns a 49% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.
Celluloid verdict
The Reacher sequel dials up conspiracy and chase — lighter than the first but still a Cruise action programmer.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (50%) responded more warmly than critics (37%).
What is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back about?
Years after resigning command of an elite military police unit, the nomadic, righter-of-wrongs Reacher is drawn back into the life he left behind when his friend and successor, Major Susan Turner is framed for espionage. Reacher will stop at nothing to prove her innocence and to expose the real perpetrators behind the killings of his former soldiers.
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back: frequently asked questions
Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back worth watching?
Probably not. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 49%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
In the United States, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back streams on Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Prime Video, Catchplay, Vidio in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
What is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back rated?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is directed by Edward Zwick and stars Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh, Aldis Hodge, Patrick Heusinger.
What is the Metascore for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Metacritic's Metascore for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is 47 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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