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The Bourne Legacy

2012Movie2 h 15 minPG-13

Thriller
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic616.2Rotten Tomatoes56%58%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about technology and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

There was never just one.

New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.

Feels like

  • Techno-Thriller
  • Government Conspiracy
  • High-Octane Action
  • Surveillance State Critique
  • Intellectual Espionage
  • Visually Stunning
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Bourne Universe Expansion

Cast

24 of 78

Crew

Directed by
Tony Gilroy
Written by
Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy
Produced by
Lope V. Juban Jr., Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley
Music by
James Newton Howard

Everyone

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Facts

August 8, 2012 · 2 h 15 min · PG-13

Released
August 8, 2012
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$130 million
Box office
$277 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Applied Phlebotinum, The Scapegoat, Neck Snap +9

  • Applied Phlebotinum
  • The Scapegoat
  • Neck Snap
  • Brainwashed and Crazy
  • Surrounded by Idiots
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Sequel Hook
  • Unflinching Walk
  • Bio-Augmentation
  • Faking the Dead
  • Come with Me If You Want to Live

12 of 85 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bourne Legacy?"

Questions about The Bourne Legacy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bourne Legacy?

NetflixStarz

In the United States, The Bourne Legacy 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 44 other countries.

Is The Bourne Legacy worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Bourne Legacy 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.

What tropes does The Bourne Legacy use?

Applied PhlebotinumThe ScapegoatNeck SnapBrainwashed and CrazySurrounded by IdiotsBig Damn HeroesYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessSequel HookUnflinching WalkBio-AugmentationFaking the DeadCome with Me If You Want to Liveand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 tropes for it, including Applied Phlebotinum, The Scapegoat, and Neck Snap.