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The Bourne Identity

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Matt Damon, Franka Potente, and Nicky Naudé in The Bourne Identity (2002)
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A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.A man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
541K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,531
126
  • Director
    • Doug Liman
  • Writers
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • W. Blake Herron(screenplay)
    • Robert Ludlum(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franka Potente
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris Cooper
Top credits
  • Director
    • Doug Liman
  • Writers
    • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
    • W. Blake Herron(screenplay)
    • Robert Ludlum(novel)
  • Stars
    • Franka Potente
    • Matt Damon
    • Chris Cooper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 979User reviews
    • 244Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

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    The Bourne Identity
    Trailer 2:09
    The Bourne Identity
    Essential Guide to Matt Damon
    Clip 4:48
    Essential Guide to Matt Damon
    What Roles Has Matt Damon Turned Down?
    Video 3:27
    What Roles Has Matt Damon Turned Down?

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    Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (2002)
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    Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Matt Damon and Franka Potente in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Matt Damon and Franka Potente star
    Franka Potente in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Clive Owen in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Chris Cooper, Walton Goggins, and Josh Hamilton in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Brian Cox in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (2002)
    Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne

    Top cast

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    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Marie
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Bourne
    Chris Cooper
    Chris Cooper
    • Conklin
    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • The Professor
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Ward Abbott
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Wombosi
    Gabriel Mann
    Gabriel Mann
    • Zorn
    Walton Goggins
    Walton Goggins
    • Research Tech
    Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    • Research Tech
    Julia Stiles
    Julia Stiles
    • Nicolette
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    • Giancarlo
    • (as Orso Maria-Guerrini)
    Tim Dutton
    Tim Dutton
    • Eamon
    Denis Braccini
    • Picot
    Nicky Naudé
    Nicky Naudé
    • Castel
    • (as Nicky Naude)
    David Selburg
    • Marshall
    Demetri Goritsas
    Demetri Goritsas
    • Com Tech
    Russell Levy
    • Manheim
    • (as Russel Levy)
    Anthony Green
    Anthony Green
    • Security Chief
    • Director
      • Doug Liman
    • Writers
      • Tony Gilroy(screenplay)
      • W. Blake Herron(screenplay)
      • Robert Ludlum(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Matt Damon climbed down the last 30 feet of the building himself, without a stunt double. He called it "the most gruelling thing I had to do."
    • Goofs
      Bourne arranges to meet his boss on the bridge at 5:30pm. From the farmhouse decorations we know it's around Christmas time. At 5:30pm in Paris in mid-winter it would be almost, if not completely, dark.
    • Quotes

      Jason Bourne: [Getting ready to leave Marie's car in front of his apartment house] Thanks for the ride.

      Marie: Any time.

      Jason Bourne: [after a pause] Well, you can come up, and you can... or you could wait here. I - I can go check it out, but you could wait...

      Marie: Uh, no, no...

      Jason Bourne: [as she is saying no] You could wait...

      Marie: ...no, no!

      Marie: Um, with you, you would probably just forget about me if I... stayed... here.

      Jason Bourne: How could I forget about you?

      [laughs]

      Jason Bourne: You're the only person I know.

    • Crazy credits
      A thunderstorm sounds in the background of the Universal logo.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains an alternate (more Hollywood-like) ending: Jason looks down on Marie's scooter rental from a hill, then walks down to it. Marie comes out, sees him and goes towards him. Then they embrace and kiss with a glowing sun in the background...
    • Connections
      Edited into The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Undeniable
      Written by Robert Ellis Orrall, Shelly Peiken

      Performed by Dave Gallagher

      Courtesy of Infinity Cat Recordings and Peer-Southern Productions, Inc.

    User reviews979

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Classy entertainment
    Maybe its me, but it gives me a familiar feeling when I see a guy in a turtleneck sweater, an overcoat and a rifle. I know its a cliche, but why would this movie re-invent the medium anyway?

    I also like car chases through foreign cities, passports and accents. So with all that intact, I liked 'The Bourne Identity' very much. It has all the elements of the genre. You know what you're getting and you get what you want.

    There is no point in going over the plot. It gets confusing about 3/4 in but it does not matter that much. Its fun for two hours and that's it.

    I have been a huge fan of Franka Potente since becoming mildly obsessed with 'Run Lola Run' and she does not disappoint. She has some real chemistry with Matt Damon and has a very sweet, inviting way about her. She is not traditional leading actress material, thank God, and I credit the producers for hiring her. Even more so when you realize that Julia Stiles has a small part in this movie. I am sure someone wanted a bigger 'name' to be Matt's female lead and it might have occured to more than one exec to switch Franka and Julia, but obviously I am glad that did not happen.

    Clive Owen adds another strong performance to his resume. He has only one big scene, really, but makes the most of it. Chris Cooper and Brian Cox are known for their sturdy work and they also deliver here.

    Excellent, summertime entertainment. 8/10.
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    • Jun 24, 2002

    FAQ10

    • What is 'The Bourne Identity' about?
    • Is 'The Bourne Identity' based on a book?
    • Why was Bourne's money and IDs kept in a safe in Zurich?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Czech Republic
    • Official site
      • Universal (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Dutch
      • Italian
      • Yoruba
    • Also known as
      • Siêu Điệp Viên 1: Danh Tính Của Bourne
    • Filming locations
      • Mykonos, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
      • Hypnotic
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $121,661,683
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,118,640
      • Jun 16, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $214,034,224
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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