Peppermint

After a violent crime shatters her family, Riley North refuses to sit idly by while criminal networks operate with impunity. She disappears from the public eye and returns years later, a determined lone fighter who stalks her city with careful patience and a growing resolve. She targets the people behind the tragedy, balancing stealth, timing, and grit as she outsmarts a system that feels more interested in headlines than results. As the case unfolds, Riley’s personal crusade evolves from private grief to a public question about justice, accountability, and how far someone should go when the law lets them down. The story tracks her transformation from survivor to avenger without revealing where the line will finally land for many viewers.

Directed by Pierre Morel from an original screenplay by Chad St John, Peppermint is a lean action thriller centered on Jennifer Garner. The 2018 release marks a clear example of genre cinema led by a female action star today worldwide.

The film had a budget of 25 million dollars and grossed 53,918,723 worldwide, illustrating solid commercial performance for a mid range thriller. It found its widest appeal in North America and select international markets and on streaming globally to viewers.

Peppermint sparked conversations about vigilante protagonists in modern thrillers and the place of women in high octane action. Critics debated the ethics of taking the law into one's own hands, and Garner's committed performance became a touchstone in discussions of female led action cinema. It prompted debates around vengeance ethics.

Critical reception was mixed; some praised Garner's intensity and the film's brisk pace, while others found the plot predictable and the brutality excessive. The story ultimately foregrounds themes of justice, grief, and accountability, offering a straightforward but pointed take on how a person copes with loss and ethical questions arise.