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The Bourne Ultimatum

2007·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Tension9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Remember everything. Forgive nothing.

Bourne is brought out of hiding once again by reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar, an upgrade to Project Treadstone, in a series of newspaper columns. Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally uncover his dark past while dodging The Company's best efforts to eradicate him.
High-Octane EspionageRelentless Action ThrillerConspiracy & IntrigueIdentity QuestKinetic FilmmakingGlobal ChaseMasterful EditingSpy Genre BenchmarkAdrenaline-Pumping

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Where can I stream The Bourne Ultimatum legally?

The Bourne Ultimatum is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bourne Ultimatum worth watching?

85
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bourne Ultimatum rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Bourne Ultimatum?

1 h 55 min

The Bourne Ultimatum runs 1 h 55 min.

Is The Bourne Ultimatum based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bourne Ultimatum?

Critics89
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 89 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see The Bourne Ultimatum much the same way.

Was The Bourne Ultimatum a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$443 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $443 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What language is The Bourne Ultimatum in?

EnglishFrenchArabicRussianSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Arabic, Russian, Spanish. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Bourne Ultimatum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bourne Ultimatum in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bourne Ultimatum use?

The End of the BeginningWham LineBad BossMurder Is the Best SolutionProduct PlacementMook–Face TurnMythology GagNoodle IncidentFade to BlackFour Eyes, Zero SoulCalling the Cops on the FBIThe Worf Effectand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for The Bourne Ultimatum, including The End of the Beginning, Wham Line, Bad Boss.