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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The story of a man (Matt Damon), 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 (Franka Potente) - 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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David D

Fun, fun, fun. You don't have to be a fan of the books to enjoy the fast paced, shadowy spy practices to enjoy this. A solid story, well told and so many sequels to work with. Ludlum left a great legacy. The part was made for Matt Damon.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/24

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Margaret C

It's too bad he never used that small knife he got from the kitchen. I wish he used that small knife.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Joseph C

Damon is bourne again in this fast paced action flick based on robert ludlum's bestseller

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/17/24

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Alex L

Thrilling spy movie , a modern and more realistic take on James Bond

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Cem Y

One of the finest examples (maybe number one) of the genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/05/24

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Doug Liman

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Matt Damon

Jason Bourne

Franka Potente

Marie Helena Kreutz

Chris Cooper

Alexander Conklin

Clive Owen

The Professor

Brian Cox

Ward Abbott

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Synopsis

The story of a man (Matt Damon), 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 (Franka Potente) - 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: Universal Pictures, Stillking Films, Hypnotic
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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