The Bourne Identity (2002)
An amnesiac with deadly skills races to uncover his identity while shadowy figures relentlessly pursue him.
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?
How intense is The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Bourne Identity feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Bourne Identity
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Is The Bourne Identity for you?
Is The Bourne Identity scary?
Only a little. The Bourne Identity has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Bourne Identity gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Bourne Identity sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Bourne Identity OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity is streaming on Starz.
Does The Bourne Identity have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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