Peppermint (2018 film)

Peppermint is a 2018 American vigilante action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel and starring Jennifer Garner. The film follows Riley North (Garner), a woman who seeks revenge against the drug cartel members responsible for the murder of her husband and daughter after the justice system fails her.

The film was released in the United States on September 7, 2018, and received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its violent content and perceived exploitation elements. However, Garner's performance was occasionally praised. Despite the negative reception, it was a moderate box office success.

The plot centers on Riley North's transformation from a typical suburban mother into a hardened vigilante. After witnessing her husband and daughter's murder, and frustrated by the corruption within the legal system which allows the perpetrators to go free, Riley disappears for five years. She then resurfaces, launching a campaign of revenge against everyone involved in the crime, from the street-level gang members to the corrupt judges and police officers who let them off. The film explores themes of grief, justice, and the failures of the legal system.