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Jack Reacher

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
334K
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POPULARITY
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Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher (2012)
A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.
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A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.A homicide investigator digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
334K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
543
14
  • Director
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Writers
    • Lee Child(based on the book "One Shot" by)
    • Christopher McQuarrie(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Rosamund Pike
    • Richard Jenkins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christopher McQuarrie
  • Writers
    • Lee Child(based on the book "One Shot" by)
    • Christopher McQuarrie(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Cruise
    • Rosamund Pike
    • Richard Jenkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 615User reviews
    • 415Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos11

    U.S. Version #2
    Trailer 2:26
    U.S. Version #2
    No. 1
    Trailer 1:58
    No. 1
    "You're Working for Me"
    Clip 0:53
    "You're Working for Me"
    "You Could Start Running"
    Clip 0:48
    "You Could Start Running"
    "What Does an Army Cop Do?"
    Clip 1:00
    "What Does an Army Cop Do?"
    "Jack Reacher Is Here"
    Clip 1:07
    "Jack Reacher Is Here"
    "I'm Not a Hero"
    Clip 0:32
    "I'm Not a Hero"
    "5 Against 1"
    Clip 1:18
    "5 Against 1"
    "Chevelle"
    Featurette 1:04
    "Chevelle"
    Lee Child
    Featurette 1:31
    Lee Child
    Athletes Who Chose Acting Over Football
    Video 3:14
    Athletes Who Chose Acting Over Football

    Photos156

    Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Jai Courtney in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Christopher McQuarrie and Caleb Deschanel in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Christopher McQuarrie in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Tom Cruise and Jai Courtney in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Tom Cruise and Alexia Fast in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, and David Ellison in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher (2012)
    David Oyelowo in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher (2012)
    Werner Herzog in Jack Reacher (2012)

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    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    • Reacheras Reacher
    Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike
    • Helenas Helen
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Rodinas Rodin
    Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog
    • The Zecas The Zec
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Emersonas Emerson
    Jai Courtney
    Jai Courtney
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Vladimir Sizov
    • Vladas Vlad
    Joseph Sikora
    Joseph Sikora
    • Barras Barr
    Michael Raymond-James
    Michael Raymond-James
    • Linskyas Linsky
    Alexia Fast
    Alexia Fast
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Josh Helman
    Josh Helman
    • Jebas Jeb
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Cashas Cash
    James Martin Kelly
    James Martin Kelly
    • Rob Farrioras Rob Farrior
    Dylan Kussman
    Dylan Kussman
    • Garyas Gary
    Denver Milord
    Denver Milord
    • Punkas Punk
    Susan Angelo
    Susan Angelo
    • Oline Archeras Oline Archer
    Julia Yorks
    Julia Yorks
    • Chrissie Farrioras Chrissie Farrior
    Nicole Forester
    Nicole Forester
    • Nancy Holtas Nancy Holt
    • Director
      • Christopher McQuarrie
    • Writers
      • Lee Child(based on the book "One Shot" by)
      • Christopher McQuarrie(written for the screen by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Jack Reacher's car crashes into some barrels, the car accidentally stalled upon the impact, but Tom Cruise was luckily able to restart the car before driving off again. Rather than do a retake, Christopher McQuarrie decided to leave it in the film, as he felt it added to the suspense of the scene.
    • Goofs
      When Jack Reacher pulls out the Camaro's registration, it erroneously reads "State of Pennsylvania." Like three other states (KY, MA, and VA), Pennsylvania official designates itself as a "Commonwealth" not a "State."
    • Quotes

      Jack Reacher: You think I'm a hero? I am not a hero. I'm a drifter with nothing to lose. Now you killed that girl to put me in a frame. I mean to beat you to death and drink your blood from a boot. Now, this is how it's gonna work. You're gonna give me the address and I'll be along when I am damn good and ready. If she doesn't answer the phone when I call this number, if I even think you've hurt her, I disappear. And if you're smart, that scares you, because I'm in your blind spot and I have nothing better to do.

    • Alternate versions
      In the UK the BBFC originally decided to give the film a '15' rating. Paramount, desiring the '12A' rating, asked them to reconsider the decision. In order for the film to be given a '12A' rating the BBFC requested 2s of cuts, which Paramount subsequently accepted, to two scenes; One cut takes place where Sandy is suffocated near to her apartment and the other when a henchman is hit over the head with a rock in the quarry. The DVD and Blu-ray versions are uncut and rated '15'.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Big Review: Fall Trailer Park (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Jump Around
      Written by Deejay Muggs (as Larry Muggerud) & Erik Schrody

      Performed by House of Pain

      Courtesy of Tommy Boy Music

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews615

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    JACK REACHER: Action movie-making done right!
    Saw JACK REACHER on Monday night at an advance screening. Here's some of my thoughts. There are no spoilers.

    First off, I'd say I agree with the general critical reception: 4/5 stars. To me that means it's a solid movie that delivers at the high end of its genre. JACK REACHER isn't trying to be anything revolutionary, it's more the kind of action thriller audiences haven't seen for a while.

    This isn't MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE or even James Bond. Writer/director Christopher McQuarrie takes his inspiration from action movies of the late 60s/early 70s like DIRTY HARRY (which has been name checked in a couple reviews already), BULLITT (for the car chase); and maybe another Don Siegel movie, CHARLEY VARRICK. The excitement here doesn't come from over the top stunts or huge explosions. Like the action movies just referenced, you thrill to watching a strongly defined protagonist outsmart, outfight and outmaneuver the bad guys.

    Which brings me to the character of Jack Reacher and the casting of Tom Cruise. In the series of novels by Lee Child this movie is based on, Jack Reacher is an ex-MP detective. After a lifetime spent on military bases overseas, he lives as a drifter in the United States who adheres to a life of zero commitments: No house, no job, no car, no possessions, no family. Oh, and he stands 6'5" and weighs 250 lbs.

    Clearly Tom Cruise doesn't match that physical description. What makes Reacher such a great character in Child's books though has far less to do with his exterior than it does with his intellect. If you've read the series as I have, it's a little strange at first. As the film played out however, I got more relaxed and more into it. This was definitely a movie about Lee Child's hero Jack Reacher, physical differences be damned.

    Would I have preferred an unknown actor closer to Child's description to play Reacher on screen? Yes, of course. But I could say that about virtually any character, and often do. I generally want unknowns for everything.

    Which is where Cruise's casting comes in handy a bit. Because his casting sort of guarantees a certain amount of box office, it means the filmmakers can take more chances. Like crafting an action movie that's longer on character and occasional brutal violence and short on mindless action and impossible nonsense.

    JACK REACHER was a very satisfying action thriller for me. I felt it captured what I love about Lee Child's thrillers and Jack Reacher in particular. I'd definitely recommend it, and I'm going to see it in the theater again. That's for damn sure.
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    • Jack_LesCamela
    • Dec 12, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • One Shot
    • Filming locations
      • Strip District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Skydance Media
      • H2L Media "AKA" Mutual Film Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $80,070,736
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,210,156
      • Dec 23, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $218,340,595
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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