Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
A covert CIA analyst uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy, leading to a brisk and gritty pursuit.
Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack.
How intense is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit?
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
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Is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit for you?
Is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit scary?
Only a little. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit?
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit?
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is streaming on Paramount+ and Starz.
Does Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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