We may earn a commission from links on this page.Jack Reacher is one of the greatest characters ever created. For a long time it looked like bringing this mountain of a man to a screen would be impossible, until Tom Cruise broke through with a couple of movies. But we had to wait a few more years for the perfect adaptation—Prime Video’s Reacher, where the merely enormous Alan Ritchson has brought the smart, imposing champion of justice and the abused to thrilling life. If you’ve torn through Reacher and need more stories about badasses handing out free samples of justice, look no further than The Equalizer.Why fans of Reacher should watch The Equalizer The Equalizer originated as a TV show in the 1980s, starring Edward Woodward as Robert McCall, a retired spy who uses his particular set of skills to help innocent people gain some measure of justice. It ran from 1985 to 1989, and was a moderate hit at the time. Skip forward a few decades, and the concept was rebooted as a theatrical film starring Denzel Washington. Now, any film starring Denzel Washington is worth seeing, but he’s absolutely perfect for the tweaked version of the character. Washington brings an edgy darkness to his performance that matches Reacher for intensity—both characters really seem irritated that bad people think they can just do bad things without consequence.Just like Jack Reacher, Robert McCall is a former military man who has walked away from that life to live a more humble existence. Reacher drifts, owning nothing and without roots; McCall works a humble job at a Home Depot-like store. Both men try to avoid action—they just want to be left alone. But neither can just ignore injustice. When they see something wrong, they look into it. When they see someone being abused, they try to protect them. And if they have to dismantle entire criminal organizations and kill a lot of people to do it? Well, that’s what they’re good at.Washington, of course, brings plenty of charisma to the role, so if you enjoy Ritchson’s flashes of deadpan humor, you’ll definitely love his interpretation of McCall—especially those chilling moments when Washington snaps from jovial goofing into cold-as-ice mode. Washington doesn’t have Ritchson’s improbable physique, but he brings a sense of solidity to the fight scenes—he might be a little older and not quite as conditioned, but he understands violence in the same way Reacher does. Fans of the show can easily imagine McCall as an older version of Reacher, and the movie delivers the same thrilling ride. Rent The Equalizer on Prime Video. The Equalizer (2014) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video More movies for fans of ReacherIf there’s one thing Reacher knows, it’s that there is no shortage of bad people in need of butt-kicking. If you want more movies about two-fisted dudes dealing justice, here you go.Jack Reacher (2012) Okay, Tom Cruise is totally, 100% physically wrong for the role of Jack Reacher, who is supposed to be an enormous mountain of muscle. But, he’s Tom Cruise, and Jack Reacher is actually a great action movie if you forget that he’s supposed to be Jack Reacher in it. As such, it’s a great choice to get more Reacher into your life. Based on Child’s novel One Shot, it’s one of Reacher’s best mysteries, and there are enough bloody fights to satisfy any fan of the show. Stream Jack Reacher on Kanopy or Paramount Plus, or rent it on Prime Video. Jack Reacher (2012) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video Man on Fire (2004) Denzel plays “smoldering, coiled instrument of justice” so well that he gets hired to depict it a lot. Man on Fire is one of his best moments playing the type. John Creasy (Washington) is a former Marine struggling with mental health issues when he takes a job as bodyguard for a young girl named Lupita "Pita" Ramos (Dakota Fanning) in Mexico. He quickly bonds with Pita, finding a new purpose in life—and when she’s kidnapped and held for ransom, he embarks on a single-minded mission of epic violence to save her and take revenge on those who hurt her. Although pitched a bit darker than the show, Creasy is also a man whose sole mission is to protect someone and punish the bad guys. Stream Man on Fire on Fubo or rent it on Prime Video. Man on Fire (2004) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video A Working Man (2025) No one does “unassuming dude capable of dismantling an army” better than Jason Statham. In A Working Man, he scratches that Reacher itch as former Royal Marine Commando Levon Cade, now working quietly as a construction foreman in Chicago as he battles his PTSD and fights for custody of his daughter. When the daughter of a dear friend is trafficked by Russian mobsters, he reluctantly enters the fray—and serves up a series of Reacher-class beat-downs in his own unique style. It’s the perfect choice for anyone experiencing Reacher withdrawal. Stream A Working Man on Fubo or rent it on Prime Video. A Working Man (2025) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video Nobody (2021) Jack Reacher doesn’t seek out trouble. He just wants to live his life, moving from place to place and existing—but the bad guys always suck him in. Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) also just wants to be left alone. He’s a former professional assassin now living a quiet, suburban life—until his home is robbed, setting off a chain reaction that pushes Hutch to carve out a glorious trail of destruction as this seemingly harmless middle-aged man reveals skills few people could ever master. If you’re thrilled by Reacher’s ability to take a beating and keep on coming, you’ll love this. Rent Nobody on Prime Video. Nobody (2021) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video The Man from Nowhere (2010) Finally, this South Korean classic is a must-see for anyone who loves Reacher. Cha Tae-sik (Won Bin) runs a humble pawn shop; he has no friends or family, and lives a lonely existence. His only affection is directed at So-mi (Kim Sae-ron), the young daughter of his neighbor Hyo-jeong, a woman struggling with drug addiction. When Hyo-jeong attempts an ill-advised drug theft, she brings the fury of a criminal gang down on herself, So-mi, and Tae-sik—who is revealed to be a former agent in South Korean Army Intelligence. Tae-sik’s determination to protect the only thing he cares about leads to a high body count in a movie that influenced John Wick and will absolutely entertain Reacher fans. Stream The Man from Nowhere on Fubo or rent it on Prime Video. The Man from Nowhere (2010) $3.99 at Prime Video Learn More Learn More $3.99 at Prime Video