Tom Cruise maintains his status as one of Hollywood’s leading action stars, with a career spanning from the initial Mission: Impossible film to the blockbuster success of Top Gun: Maverick.

Although his recent performance in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, as Ethan Hunt, faced budget challenges, Cruise’s dedication—particularly highlighted by the submarine sequence—remained evident.

Revisiting Jack Reacher

Among his extensive list of action movies, the 2012 adaptation of Jack Reacher stands out as an often-underrated entry.

Directed by long-time Cruise collaborator Christopher McQuarrie, this film starred Tom Cruise alongside a notable cast including Rosamund Pike, Werner Herzog, Robert Duvall, Richard Jenkins, and Jai Courtney.

It proved to be a box office success, grossing a strong $218 million worldwide against a reported $60 million budget—$80 million domestically and $138 million internationally—and even earned a sequel in 2016.

The Plot and Streaming Availability

The plot unfolds when five individuals are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to an ex-military sniper who is swiftly apprehended.

Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, initially believes the authorities have identified the correct individual but agrees to assist the sniper’s defense attorney.

As Reacher delves deeper into the case, the situation becomes increasingly complex and less straightforward than it first appeared. Fans will have the opportunity to revisit this adaptation when it becomes available for streaming on Starz starting February 1, 2026.