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The Bourne Identity

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The Bourne Identity

PG-13

Released Jun 14, 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

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

Rated: 2/4

Jan 3, 2019

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

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

Jun 12, 2008

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Emma Cochrane

Empire Magazine

For once, a sequel would be welcome.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

[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.

Apr 8, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Equal parts brains and brawn.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Film Companion Staff

Film Companion

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

Oct 27, 2020

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Dan

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/21

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Arid S

It was good just felt it coulkd have been laid out better sometimes it got confusing but thats just my opinion

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Paul S

The first great thriller /action movie of the 21st century. It will be very hard to better. Damon embodies vulnerability with hyper intelligence and brutal efficiency, all whilst expressing a degree of empathy and humanity; a combination that is incredibly difficult to achieve for any actor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/19/25

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Paul S

This movie was great! It was really intense, and had an incredibly intriguing plot that leaves you hooked from start to finish. I definitely recommend it for action fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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I M

On one level it's a popcorn actioner. But it's a lot more than that. It's beautifully made, paced, acted, synchronised, photographed.... the music is perfect... the casting is perfect.... the Potente/Damon relationship seems to have real chemistry. The European vibe is highly atmospheric. Bears multiple re- views.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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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, Doug Liman
Screenwriter: William Blake Herron, Tony Gilroy, David Self, Robert Ludlum
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)

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