Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

PG-13

Released Jan 17, 2014

1 hr. 45 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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To his friends and loved ones, young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) appears to be an ordinary executive; however, he has secretly worked for the CIA for years. Ryan was originally brought in to crunch global data, but when he uncovers a carefully planned scheme to crash the U.S. economy and spark global chaos, he becomes the only man with the skills to stop it. Now a full operative, Ryan finds himself caught between his secretive handler, his clueless fiancee and a brilliant Russian leader.

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Critics Consensus

It doesn't reinvent the action-thriller wheel, but Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit offers a sleek, reasonably diverting reboot for a long-dormant franchise.

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Todd B

One of the worst movies I have seen. Having read the books and seen the first series of movies, this one was a big disappointment. The biggest flaw is the ridiculous plot that has one analyst being entrusted to save the entire US economy. The movie has so many talented actors that are wasted on the silly story.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Mark B

Well directed well acted engaging story. Nothing new to add and Jack Ryan in name only but it is a fun ride.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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KB B

It was pretty good but definitely my least favorite of the 5 movie franchise. The last 3rd had way too many ridiculous, impossible scenarios. Watch if there's nothing better on.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Alec B

A thriller without personality or originality. It smacks of heavy re-writes designed to fix something beyond repair.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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donnie m

this movie might get better but i just came in on it and every person who's not supposed to look suspicious has their head spinning around like a guilty little kid who just stole candy

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Grant R

A totally disposable action film. Subpar especially when compared to Harrison fords version of the movies. I hate to call it boring but that's what it was

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/04/23

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Kenneth Branagh

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Chris Pine

Jack Ryan

Kevin Costner

Harper

Kenneth Branagh

Viktor Cherevin

Keira Knightley

Cathy

Gemma Chan

Amy

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

There’s quite a lot of action — a fight with a chauffeur turned assassin in a hotel room is insanely violent.

Aug 2, 2022

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

The vulnerability of the Jack Ryan character is still present, something very important that keeps us rooting for him.

Rated: B

Apr 23, 2015

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David Denby

New Yorker

"Shadow Recruit" is fun in a minor, winter-season way.

Sep 22, 2014

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Clear and present slumber.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 26, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Is this a formula that we’ve seen before? Absolutely. But when I’m enjoying myself, I just don’t care.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The film and story aren’t as dense or involving as the author’s books or previous book adaptations, but Paramount has delivered a worthy franchise restarter.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 18, 2022

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Synopsis

To his friends and loved ones, young Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) appears to be an ordinary executive; however, he has secretly worked for the CIA for years. Ryan was originally brought in to crunch global data, but when he uncovers a carefully planned scheme to crash the U.S. economy and spark global chaos, he becomes the only man with the skills to stop it. Now a full operative, Ryan finds himself caught between his secretive handler, his clueless fiancee and a brilliant Russian leader.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Executive Producer: David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Paul Schwake
Screenwriter: Adam Cozad, David Koepp
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mace Neufeld Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Action|Brief Strong Language|Sequences of Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 17, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.5M
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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