Though it didn’t see the best reviews on its original release,Michael B. JordanandTaylor Sheridan’s adaptation of a Tom Clancy thriller is enjoying renewed streaming success. Though having acted since childhood, Jordan started becoming a household name thanks to the successes ofChronicleandFruitvale Station, the latter of which would be the first of his long history of collaborating with Ryan Coogler, which has since includedCreed,Black PantherandSinners. Sheridan has become one of the biggest names in television thanks tohisYellowstoneuniverse, having since expanded with the likes ofTulsa King,LionessandLandman.
Clancy is one of the most iconic authors in the world of the spy genre,particularly thanks to the creation ofthe Jack Ryan character, having written 14 novels featuring the CIA hero. Since 1990’sThe Hunt for Red October, multipleRyanversenovels have been adapted for the screen, including the Harrison Ford-starringPatriot GamesandClear and Present Danger, as well as Ben Affleck’sThe Sum of All Fears, Chris Pine’sJack Ryan: Shadow Recruitand John Krasinski’s Prime Video show. Among the group is a non-Jack Ryan-focused story.
Without Remorse Is Enjoying Success On Hulu
The Movie Was Previously A Prime Video Original
The last feature film adaptation of a Clancy novel was that ofWithout Remorse, the 1993 spy thriller that chronicled the origin story of frequent character John Kelly, better known as John Clark. The movie, led by Michael B. Jordan, sees Kelly and members of a team of US Navy SEALs hunted by Russian hitmen, resulting in the death of his pregnant wife, and putting him on a path of vengeance. Co-written by Taylor Sheridan and Will Staples,Without Remorsesaw mixed reviewsfrom critics, premiering on Prime Video in April 2021 after being sold by Paramount Pictures.
Now,Without Remorseis climbingHulu’s charts after shifting to the platform. At the time of writing, the movie currently sits at No. 13 on the streamer’s Top 15 Movies Today list, situated just ahead of the Morgan Freeman and John Cusack-starring thrillerThe Contractat No. 14 and the Will Smith-led animated comedyShark Taleat No. 15.
The rest of Hulu’s Top 15 are a mix of new releases and familiar hits, with No. 1 beingThe Wolf of Wall Street, Jude Law’sThe Orderat No. 2, Timothée Chalamet’sA Complete Unknownat No. 3,Superbadat No. 4 andThe Da Vinci Codeat No. 5. The remaining chart includes Jack Black’sYear Oneat No. 6, Bill Murray’sGarfield: The Movieat No. 7,Anoraat No. 8,The Tomorrow Warat No. 9, Jonah Hill’sTrue Storyat No. 10,Angels & Demonsat No. 11 and the originalJurassic Parkat No. 12.
Our Take On Without Remorse’s Renewed Streaming Success
Jordan Having A New Release Helps Put It Back On The Map
Given it’s been a few years sinceWithout Remorsecame out, it may come as something of a surprise to see the movie climbing back up the streaming charts. There are a few likely reasons as to why it’s enjoying new success,the first of which is that Jordan is back on everyone’s radar withSinners' release. His latest collaboration with Coogler has netted them both the best reviews of their careers, holding a 98% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. As such, people are likely diving back into his filmography in honor of the movie’s release.
The other likely reason is that the recent ending ofReacherseason 3 has inspired people for more of the informally named “dad genre”, which many Clancy adaptations fall under. GivenWithout Remorsewas also intended to launch a franchise with aRainbow Sixsequel movie focused on Jordan’s character, the 2021 movie’s renewed success boasts well for when it finally moves ahead, though that likely won’t be anytime soon now thatChad Stahelski’sHighlanderreboothas found a new home.
Without Remorse
Cast
Without Remorse is a Prime Video original starring Michael B. Jordan as a Navy SEAL who seeks revenge after his wife is murdered. However, during his journey, he discovers a larger conspiracy. Michael B. Jordan stars as John Kelly alongside Jodie Turner-Smith, Jamie Bell, Guy Pearce, and Lauren London.
