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The Bourne Identity

2002Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

Mystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic688.0Rotten Tomatoes84%93%

A nerve-racking, breakneck action movie about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances and editing.

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Story

He was the perfect weapon until he became the target.

Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?

Feels like

  • Grounded Spy Thriller
  • Identity Amnesia
  • High-Octane Action
  • Paranoid Espionage
  • Tense Psychological Drama
  • Visceral Hand-to-Hand Combat
  • Cold War Legacy
  • Stylized Realism

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Doug Liman
Written by
Tony Gilroy, William Blake Herron, Robert Ludlum
Produced by
Doug Liman, Richard N. Gladstein, Patrick Crowley
Music by
John Powell

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Facts

June 14, 2002 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
June 14, 2002
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German, Dutch, Italian
Made in
United States, Germany, Czechia
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$214 million
Available in
134 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Police Are Useless, Be Careful What You Wish For, Multiple Identity IDs +9

  • Police Are Useless
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Multiple Identity IDs
  • Swiss Bank Account
  • Obvious Stunt Double
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Try and Follow
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Carnival of Killers
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Despite the Plan
  • Made of Explodium

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bourne Identity?"

Questions about The Bourne Identity

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bourne Identity?

Netflix

In the United States, The Bourne Identity streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is The Bourne Identity worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 68).

Is The Bourne Identity okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Bourne Identity plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Bourne Identity a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$214 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $214 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does The Bourne Identity use?

Police Are UselessBe Careful What You Wish ForMultiple Identity IDsSwiss Bank AccountObvious Stunt DoubleBait-and-SwitchTry and FollowChekhov's GunmanCarnival of KillersAlas, Poor VillainDespite the PlanMade of Explodiumand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Police Are Useless, Be Careful What You Wish For, and Multiple Identity IDs.