Jack Ryan: Ghost War is a spy action thriller film directed by Andrew Bernstein from a screenplay co-written by Aaron Rabin and John Krasinski. The 2026 film is a sequel to the Jack Ryan TV series, and it follows the titular character as he is brought back into the field to stop a group of dangerous rogue agents. Jack Ryan: Ghost War stars John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Max Beesley, JJ Feild, Douglas Hodge, Betty Gabriel, and Sienna Miller. So, if you loved the bombastic action, thrilling drama, and entertaining characters in Jack Ryan: Ghost War, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Paramount+, MGM+, Pluto TV, & Rent on Prime Video)
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is a spy action film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The 2015 film is the fifth entry into the Mission: Impossible film franchise, and it follows Ethan Hunt and his team as they try to prove the existence of a sinister organization comprising rogue elite agents. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris, Sagar Radia, and Alec Baldwin.
Three Days of the Condor (Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Three Days of the Condor is a spy thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack from a screenplay co-written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel. Based on James Grady’s 1974 novel Six Days of the Condor, the 1975 film follows Joe Turner, a meek CIA analyst who’s framed for murdering all of his colleagues, and now he must go on the run to prove his innocence while a ruthless assassin hunts him down. Three Days of the Condor stars Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, and Max von Sydow.
Skyfall (Rent on Prime Video)
Skyfall is a spy action film directed by Sam Mendes from a screenplay co-written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan. Based on Ian Fleming’s James Bond, the 2012 film is the third entry into Daniel Craig’s James Bond franchise, and it follows Bond as he tries to catch Raoul Silva, an ex-MI6 agent who stole a hard drive with top-secret information. Raoul uses the information he stole to go after M, and Bond must face his past to save her. Skyfall stars Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, and Ben Whishaw.
The Bourne Ultimatum (Rent on Prime Video)
The Bourne Ultimatum is an action thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass from a screenplay co-written by Tony Gilroy, Scott Z. Burns, and George Nolfi. Based on Robert Ludlum’s 1990 novel, the 2007 film follows Jason Bourne as he tries to uncover his past, but soon he finds himself hunted by CIA agents. The Bourne Ultimatum stars Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Paddy Considine, Edgar Ramirez, and Albert Finney.
The Gray Man (Netflix)
The Gray Man is an action thriller film co-directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay co-written by Joe Russo, Christopher Markus, and Stephen McFeely. Based on Mark Greaney’s 2009 novel, the 2022 film follows a CIA operative who must go on the run after he discovers some dirty secrets about the agency. He soon finds himself being hunted by an ex-CIA mercenary. The Gray Man stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, and Wagner Moura.
Safe House (Prime Video)
Safe House is an action thriller film directed by Daniel Espinosa from a screenplay by David Guggenheim. The 2012 film follows Matt Weston, a CIA officer in charge of a safe house in Cape Town, South Africa. When a veteran operative accused of betraying his country is brought in for interrogation and mercenaries attack the safe, he must flee with the prisoner to survive. Safe House stars Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, and Sam Shepard.
Salt (Rent on Prime Video)
Salt is an action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer. The 2010 film follows Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative who is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent. Now she must go on the run and catch the person responsible so that she can clear her name. Salt stars Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Andre Braugher.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is an action thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh from a screenplay co-written by Adam Cozad and David Koepp. Based on Tom Clancy’s characters, the 2014 film follows Jack Reacher as he is recruited into the CIA and sent to Russia to investigate a Russian businessman. He soon discovers a dangerous terror plot on American soil and must do everything he can to stop it. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit stars Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, and Kenneth Branagh.
Patriot Games (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Patriot Games is an action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce from a screenplay co-written by W. Peter Iliff and Donald E. Stewart. Based on Tom Clancy’s 1987 novel of the same name, the 1992 sequel film follows Jack Ryan as he thwarts a kidnapping plot in London, but during that, he is forced to kill one of the kidnappers. He soon finds himself being hunted by the dead kidnapper’s brother. Patriot Games stars Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin, Sean Bean, Thora Birch, James Fox, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, and Richard Harris.
Jack Reacher (Paramount+, Tubi, & Rent on Prime Video)
Jack Reacher is an action thriller film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Based on Lee Child’s ninth Jack Reacher novel, One Shot, the 2012 film follows former US Army Major MP investigator Jack Reacher as he is pulled from a life of vagabonding to investigate a mass shooting. Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo, and Robert Duvall.