Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
Tom Cruise returns as the relentless Jack Reacher, fighting to clear a wrongly accused officer and dismantle a deadly military conspiracy.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - Movie Information
- Original Title: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Edward Zwick
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama, Crime
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 58m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 19, 2016 (Switzerland - 16), October 21, 2016 (United States - PG-13), October 21, 2016 (Canada - PG), October 21, 2016 (United Kingdom - 12A), November 10, 2016 (Germany - 16), October 19, 2016 (France - 12), October 21, 2016 (India - UA), October 20, 2016 (Australia - M), November 24, 2016 (Brazil - 14), October 20, 2016 (Italy), November 11, 2016 (Spain - 12), November 30, 2016 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 잭리처: 네버고백 (KR), Jack Reacher 2 (US), Jack Reacher 2 - Sem Retorno (BR), Jack Reacher Nunca vuelvas atrás (ES), 侠探杰克2 (CN), Jack Reacher 2 - Never go back (FR), Jack Reacher: Không Quay Đầu (VN), Jack Reacher: Kein Weg zurück (DE)
- Production Companies: Skydance Media, Huahua Media, Shanghai Film Group, TC Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Production Countries: China, United States of America
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - Plot
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.
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Never give in. Never give up. Never go back.
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Edward Zwick
Main Cast
- Tom Cruise
- Cobie Smulders
- Danika Yarosh
- Aldis Hodge
- Patrick Heusinger
- Madalyn Horcher
- Holt McCallany
- Robert Knepper
- Robert Catrini
- Jessica Stroup
Writers
- Richard Wenk
- Marshall Herskovitz
- Edward Zwick
Producers
- Tom Cruise
- Don Granger
- Christopher McQuarrie
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - FAQs
Where can you stream Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on Never Go Back, the eighteenth novel in Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, published in 2013. The screenplay was adapted by Richard Wenk, Marshall Herskovitz, and Edward Zwick, retaining the core premise of Turner's framing and Reacher's investigation.
Who are the main actors in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Tom Cruise leads the cast as Jack Reacher, joined by Cobie Smulders as Major Susan Turner and Danika Yarosh as Samantha Dutton. Supporting roles are filled by Aldis Hodge, Patrick Heusinger, Holt McCallany, Robert Knepper, and Jessica Stroup.
What is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back about?
The film follows former military police officer Jack Reacher as he returns to action after his friend and successor, Major Susan Turner, is falsely accused of espionage. Reacher works to prove her innocence, uncover a corrupt military conspiracy, and protect a young woman who may be his daughter.
Is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back a sequel?
Yes, Never Go Back is the direct sequel to Jack Reacher (2012), also starring Tom Cruise. Both films are based on Lee Child's novel series. Edward Zwick replaced Christopher McQuarrie in the director's chair for this second installment.
What is the age rating for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested for viewers under 13. The film contains sequences of action and violence, brief language, and some thematic content consistent with its action-thriller genre.
How long is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back?
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes (118 minutes). The film moves at a brisk pace, balancing hand-to-hand combat sequences, investigative scenes, and character-driven moments across its nearly two-hour running time.
How was Jack Reacher: Never Go Back received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed. The film holds a 37% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers noting that while Tom Cruise delivers a committed performance, the story feels formulaic compared to its predecessor. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating its straightforward action-thriller execution.
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