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The Bourne Ultimatum

2007Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic858.3Rotten Tomatoes92%91%

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

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Espionage
  • Kinetic Action Choreography
  • Paranoid Thriller
  • Geopolitical Intrigue
  • Relentless Pacing
  • Handheld Camera Intensity
  • Identity Crisis
  • Bourne Legacy
  • Visceral Combat
  • Modern Spy Genre Defining

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Paul Greengrass
Written by
Tony Gilroy, George Nolfi, Scott Z. Burns
Produced by
Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, Andrew R. Tennenbaum
Music by
John Powell

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Facts

August 3, 2007 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
August 3, 2007
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Arabic, Russian, Spanish
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$443 million
Available in
134 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The End of the Beginning, Wham Line, Bad Boss +9

  • The End of the Beginning
  • Wham Line
  • Bad Boss
  • Murder Is the Best Solution
  • Product Placement
  • Mook–Face Turn
  • Mythology Gag
  • Noodle Incident
  • Fade to Black
  • Four Eyes, Zero Soul
  • Calling the Cops on the FBI
  • The Worf Effect

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Bourne Ultimatum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bourne Ultimatum?

NetflixStarz

In the United States, The Bourne Ultimatum streams on Netflix and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is The Bourne Ultimatum worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 85).

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

CharactersPlot

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

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 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 tropes for it, including The End of the Beginning, Wham Line, and Bad Boss.