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The Bourne Legacy (2012)

Film · 2h 15m · Rated PG-13

Action, Thriller

A new operative faces life-or-death stakes as he navigates the gritty, suspenseful fallout from Bourne's actions.

A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix and Starz.

The Bourne Legacy parents guide

Brutal violence, which is more than most PG-13 titles carry. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Bourne Legacy scary?
Only a little. The Bourne Legacy has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Bourne Legacy?
Light gore and brutal violence.
What is The Bourne Legacy rated, and is it OK for kids?
For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and brutal violence.

What is The Bourne Legacy about?

New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byTony Gilroy
StarringJeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, Dennis Boutsikaris, Oscar Isaac

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