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The Bourne Identity
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Doug Liman. With Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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?
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWounded 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 star…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Bourne Identity.
MoviHero lists June 14, 2002 as the release date for The Bourne Identity. Doug Liman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, Franka Potente as Marie Helena Kreutz, Chris Cooper as Alexander Conklin, Clive Owen as The Professor. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 14, 2002
GenresMystery · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorDoug Liman
CastMatt Damon as Jason Bourne, Franka Potente as Marie Helena Kreutz, Chris Cooper as Alexander Conklin, Clive Owen as The Professor
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Bourne Identity runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 10,527 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Lost count the number of times I've watched The Bourne Identity but it's still a fantastic action-thriller with Matt Damon perfectly cast in the lead…”
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“Matt Damon ("Jason Bourne") is fished out off the sea by a passing fishing boat and after having had bullets removed from his back, determines…”
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“The Bourne Identity returns the spy genre to hard-hitting realism with face-paced hand-to-hand combat, clever espionage, and a great lead.”
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“81/100 After being found floating in the ocean, with two bullet wounds, by a fishing boat, a man wakes up to find he has no…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'm definitely Kane. I just had a meeting as Kane. And he knew me as Kane. So I'm definitely Bourne. I'm also definitely Kane.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Doug LimanDirector
Tony GilroyWriter
William Blake HerronWriter
Doug LimanProducer
Richard N. GladsteinProducer
Matt DamonJason Bourne
Franka PotenteMarie Helena Kreutz
Chris CooperAlexander Conklin
Clive OwenThe Professor
Brian CoxWard Abbott
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeNykwana Wombosi
Gabriel MannDanny Zorn
Julia StilesNicky Parsons
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMarie Helena KreutzMarie Helena Kreutz appears in The Bourne Identity (2002).Open character guide otherAlexander ConklinAlexander Conklin appears in The Bourne Identity (2002).Open character guide otherResearch TechResearch Tech appears in The Bourne Identity (2002).Open character guide otherThe ProfessorThe Professor appears in The Bourne Identity (2002).Open character guide otherWard AbbottWard Abbott appears in The Bourne Identity (2002).Open character guide otherEamonEamon appears in The Bourne Identity (2002).Open character guide otherJason BourneJason Bourne appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2002-2016, portrayed by Matt Damon. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherNicky ParsonsNicky Parsons appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2002-2016, portrayed by Julia Stiles. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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