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Jack Reacher
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie. With Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTOne 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Jack Reacher.
MoviHero lists December 20, 2012 as the release date for Jack Reacher. Christopher McQuarrie is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, Rosamund Pike as Helen Rodin, Richard Jenkins as D.A. Alex Rodin, David Oyelowo as Det. Emerson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 20, 2012
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 10m
DirectorChristopher McQuarrie
CastTom Cruise as Jack Reacher, Rosamund Pike as Helen Rodin, Richard Jenkins as D.A. Alex Rodin, David Oyelowo as Det. Emerson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Jack Reacher runs 2h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 7,977 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“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…”
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“A man shoots six people in a park, seemingly at random.”
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“So five, ostensibly unconnected, people are picked off walking along the street by a sniper.”
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“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…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherD.A. Alex RodinD.A. Alex Rodin appears in Jack Reacher (2012).Open character guide otherDet. EmersonDet. Emerson appears in Jack Reacher (2012).Open character guide otherZec ChelovekZec Chelovek appears in Jack Reacher (2012).Open character guide otherHelen RodinHelen Rodin appears in Jack Reacher (2012).Open character guide otherSandySandy appears in Jack Reacher (2012).Open character guide otherJack ReacherJack Reacher appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2012-2016, portrayed by Tom Cruise. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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