# Jack Reacher (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/jack-reacher-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 62% |
| Critic Score | 63% |
| Audience Score | 67% |
| 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 62% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is Jack Reacher worth watching?**
Jack Reacher holds a 62% 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?**
62% — the average of five public sources: critics 63%, audience 67%, Metascore 50/100, Letterboxd 3.1/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch Jack Reacher?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Jack Reacher page for current options.

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