The Bourne Identity (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, The Bourne Identity is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Doug Liman, running about 119 minutes. “He was the perfect weapon until he became the target.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Bourne Identity stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, Franka Potente as Marie Helena Kreutz, Chris Cooper as Alexander Conklin and Clive Owen as The Professor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Bourne Identity has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $214M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bourne Identity page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bourne Identity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bourne Identity (2002)?
- In US, The Bourne Identity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bourne Identity worth watching?
- The Bourne Identity holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bourne Identity?
- The Bourne Identity stars Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen and Brian Cox.
- When was The Bourne Identity released?
- The Bourne Identity was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.