The Bourne Identity (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, The Bourne Identity is a drama and action & adventure series.
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 Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne, Jaclyn Smith as Marie St. Jacques, Anthony Quayle as François Villiers and Donald Moffat as David Abbott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bourne Identity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bourne Identity (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bourne Identity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bourne Identity worth watching?
- The Bourne Identity holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bourne Identity?
- The Bourne Identity stars Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith, Anthony Quayle, Donald Moffat and Yorgo Voyagis.
- When was The Bourne Identity released?
- The Bourne Identity was released in 1988.