The Bourne Legacy (2012)
A new operative faces life-or-death stakes as he navigates the gritty, suspenseful fallout from Bourne's actions.
New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.
How intense is The Bourne Legacy?
The Bourne Legacy is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Bourne Legacy feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Bourne Legacy
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Is The Bourne Legacy for you?
Is The Bourne Legacy scary?
Only a little. The Bourne Legacy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Bourne Legacy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is The Bourne Legacy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Bourne Legacy OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Bourne Legacy?
The Bourne Legacy runs 2h 15m.
Where can I stream The Bourne Legacy?
The Bourne Legacy is streaming on Starz.
Does The Bourne Legacy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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