The Bourne Identity(2002)
“He was the perfect weapon until he became the target.”
Overview
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?
Director
Doug Liman
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$214M
Cast
Matt Damon
as Jason Bourne
Franka Potente
as Marie Helena Kreutz
Chris Cooper
as Alexander Conklin
Clive Owen
as The Professor
Brian Cox
as Ward Abbott
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
as Nykwana Wombosi
Gabriel Mann
as Danny Zorn
Julia Stiles
as Nicky Parsons
Walton Goggins
as Research Tech
Josh Hamilton
as Research Tech
Orso Maria Guerrini
as Giancarlo
Tim Dutton
as Eamon
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$214M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Hypnotic • Kalima Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bourne Identity?▼
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What is The Bourne Identity about?▼
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?
Who directed The Bourne Identity?▼
The Bourne Identity was directed by Doug Liman and released in 2002. It is a action, drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is The Bourne Identity?▼
The Bourne Identity has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Bourne Identity?▼
The cast of The Bourne Identity includes Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, Franka Potente as Marie Helena Kreutz, Chris Cooper as Alexander Conklin, Clive Owen as The Professor, Brian Cox as Ward Abbott and more.
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