Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Jack Reacher is an American action thriller that hit theaters in December 2012. Based on the novel One Shot by Lee Child, the ninth installment in the literary series featuring the titular character, the film stars Tom Cruise as the lone vigilante Jack Reacher, alongside Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall, and Werner Herzog. It will be broadcast for free on M6 on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM.
After a shooting that leaves five people dead, all evidence points to a former sniper who is swiftly taken into custody. During questioning, the only words he utters are: “Find Jack Reacher.” A former military police investigator, Reacher emerges from the shadows to pick up the case and handle it his way.
As he digs into the case details, he uncovers inconsistencies and uncovers a criminal network far larger and more complex than anyone suspected. The investigation pulls Reacher into a dangerous web of manipulation, corruption, and vendettas, with each new discovery challenging the official version of events.
With Jack Reacher, Christopher McQuarrie makes his directing comeback after twelve years, since The Way of the Gun. The filmmaker, who also penned the screenplay, adopts a restrained and tense style, focusing on the unfolding investigation and the development of a methodical hero operating on the fringes of authority.
The decision to cast Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher sparked considerable debate among fans of the novels, as the character is described by Lee Child as physically much larger. However, the author supported this choice, emphasizing Cruise’s ability to capture the essence of Reacher: his strategic intelligence, his solitary nature, and his unwavering sense of justice.
The film fits into the tradition of American thrillers where action прежде всего serves the story and moral tension. It appeals to fans of realistic action movies and complex investigations, echoing the style of series like Jason Bourne or certain installments of Mission: Impossible. At the same time, it maintains a more austere and minimalist identity.
Jack Reacher
Film | 2012
Release in theaters: December 26, 2012
Broadcast on M6: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:10 PM
Action, thriller | Duration: 2h11
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie | Starring Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall
Original title: Jack Reacher
Country: United States
Driven by a tight plot and a deliberately enigmatic lead character, Jack Reacher delivers a compelling thriller that combines intense action with a thought-provoking look at personal justice and the boundaries of the legal system.
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