Jack Ryan isn’t your typical action hero. He’s a CIA analyst with a knack for stumbling into global crises. Created by Tom Clancy, Ryan made his way from novels to the big screen during the Cold War, evolving through shifting political landscapes with five films and, more recently, a high-budget streaming series.What sets this franchise apart? Grounded geopolitics over flashy stunts. While Bond and Bourne bring bravado, Ryan brings brainpower and a deep sense of duty. Across multiple reboots and lead actors, the core remains: one decent guy navigating a dangerous world that rarely plays fair.In this ranking, we’ll stack all five Jack Ryan films from worst to best—and weigh how Amazon’s Jack Ryan series compares. Let’s see which version truly gets the job done.5. The Sum of All Fears (2002)Written by: Paul Attanasio and Daniel Pyne | Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson The Sum of All Fears thrusts a younger Jack Ryan (Ben Affleck) into a terrifying scenario: a nuclear bomb explodes on American soil, nearly triggering a catastrophic war between the U.S. and Russia. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the attack, Ryan races to expose a shadowy neo-Nazi conspiracy hoping to ignite global conflict. Morgan Freeman lends calm authority as CIA Director Cabot, while Liev Schreiber brings quiet menace to his portrayal of field agent John Clark.There’s no denying this film swings for the fences. It attempts to reboot the franchise for the post-9/11 world by updating the Cold War formula to match newer fears—namely, rogue terrorism...
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