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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

2016·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic475.7Rotten Tomatoes37%42%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+Paramount+Philo

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Never give in. Never give up. Never go back.

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.
Military ThrillerHigh-Octane ActionCompetent ProtagonistConspiracy PlotVisceral CombatTom Cruise Star VehicleProcedural MysteryExplosive Set PiecesGritty RealismFast-Paced Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Edward Zwick, Adrian Grünberg, Max Keene
Written by:
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Richard Wenk
Produced by:
Tom Cruise, David Ellison, Christopher McQuarrie
Composed by:
Andy Nelson, Henry Jackman, Dan O'Connell

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Questions about Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

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Where can I stream Jack Reacher: Never Go Back legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloKanopyStarz

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?

1 h 58 min

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?

Critics42
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Jack Reacher: Never Go Back higher (54) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Jack Reacher: Never Go Back a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$162 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $162 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jack Reacher: Never Go Back use?

Cop KillerAx-CrazyEvil CounterpartPapa WolfCreator CameoDragon Their FeetSociopathic SoldierIronic EchoToo Dumb to LiveShout-OutFreakier Than FictionInsistent Terminologyand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, including Cop Killer, Ax-Crazy, Evil Counterpart.