The Bourne Identity

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The Bourne Identity

PG-13

2002

1h 53m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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A man, salvaged, near death, from the ocean by an Italian fishing boat. When he recuperates, the man suffers from total amnesia, without identity or background, except for a range of extraordinary talents in fighting, linguistic skills and self-defense that speak of a dangerous past. He sets out on a desperate search-assisted by the initially rebellious Marie, to discover who he really is, and why he's being lethally pursued by assassins.

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Critics Consensus

Expertly blending genre formula with bursts of unexpected wit, The Bourne Identity is an action thriller that delivers -- and then some.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

01/03/2019

2/4

The body language and personality that Damon invests in Bourne creates an impression of intelligence and depth, however specious these qualities may ultimately be.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

06/12/2008

A first-rate thriller with grit and intrigue to spare.

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Emma Cochrane

Empire Magazine

12/30/2006

4/5

For once, a sequel would be welcome.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

04/08/2023

[Matt] Damon delivers a performance of pure focus, as if all the vulnerability of his human self is taken off-line and replaced by instinct and programming whenever he’s in the line of fire.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

01/31/2021

4/5

Equal parts brains and brawn.

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Film Companion Staff

Film Companion

10/27/2020

One man's heart-pounding crusade to tear down the crooked system that created him...

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Dan

03/28/2021

Great movie, I never saw it in theaters until tonight.

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Matt J

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Excellent. Great cast, really engaging story. Just a great spy movie.

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Chris S

@Janomi 3d

The Bourne Identity is excellent because Matt Damon completely works as Jason Bourne. He does not play him like a traditional action hero. Bourne is confused, quiet, scared, intelligent, and dangerous all at once, and Damon makes the threat feel believable because it comes from training and instinct rather than swagger. The amnesia setup gives the movie a strong mystery hook. Bourne is not just running from assassins; he is trying to understand whether he is a victim, a weapon, or something worse. Franka Potente gives the film a human center as Marie, reacting like a normal person pulled into something terrifying. The grounded action style also separates it from more polished spy movies. The apartment fight, embassy escape, and Mini Cooper chase feel practical and immediate. The villains are more functional than iconic, but The Bourne Identity is tense, smart, and highly effective.

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Emerson H

@movielover9 Jul 15

A highly enjoyable thrill ride that keeps on the edge fi your seat! 8.5/10

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Garry A

@heavyg Jun 24

There's nothing better than a quick paced action thriller where you lose track of time while you're watching it.

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Harrison C.

@QwopEX May 28

Very interesting plot, but the awkward camera zoom makes it confusing at times.

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Synopsis

A man, salvaged, near death, from the ocean by an Italian fishing boat. When he recuperates, the man suffers from total amnesia, without identity or background, except for a range of extraordinary talents in fighting, linguistic skills and self-defense that speak of a dangerous past. He sets out on a desperate search-assisted by the initially rebellious Marie, to discover who he really is, and why he's being lethally pursued by assassins.

Director: Doug Liman
Producer: Richard N. Gladstein, Patrick Crowley
Screenwriter: William Blake Herron, Tony Gilroy, David Self
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Hypnotic, Universal Pictures, Stillking Films
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.5M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)