The Bourne Identity
“He was the perfect weapon until he became the target.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-18
Top Cast
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Matt Damon
Jason Bourne
Franka Potente
Marie Helena Kreutz
Chris Cooper
Alexander Conklin
Clive Owen
The Professor
Brian Cox
Ward Abbott
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Nykwana Wombosi
Gabriel Mann
Danny Zorn
Julia Stiles
Nicky Parsons
Walton Goggins
Research Tech
Josh Hamilton
Research Tech
Orso Maria Guerrini
Giancarlo
Tim Dutton
Eamon
Denis Braccini
Picot
Nicky Naudé
Castel
David Selburg
Marshall
Demetri Goritsas
Com Tech
Russell Levy
Manheim
Anthony Green
Security Chief
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$214M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.57x
+$154M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Liman
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gilroy, William Blake Herron
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- The Bourne Identity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Dutch, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $214M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Hypnotic, Kalima Productions, Stillking Films, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Liman
Tony Gilroy, William Blake Herron, Robert Ludlum
John Powell
Oliver Wood, Don Burgess, Jeremy Braben, Alexander Witt, Dan Mindel
Saar Klein
Doug Liman, Patrick Crowley, Richard N. Gladstein, Robert Ludlum, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Liman
Director
Doug Liman
Producer
Tony Gilroy
Screenplay
William Blake Herron
Screenplay
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Saar Klein
Editor
Dan Weil
Production Design
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Patrick Crowley
Producer
Richard N. Gladstein
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Peter Donen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stefen Fangmeier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nick Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Jean-Claude Lagniez
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bourne Identity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bourne Identity 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 directed The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity was directed by Doug Liman.
Who stars in The Bourne Identity?
The principal cast of The Bourne Identity includes Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox.
When was The Bourne Identity released and how long is it?
The Bourne Identity was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $214M at the worldwide box office (3.57 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Bourne Identity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bourne Identity was composed by John Powell.
Is The Bourne Identity based on a book or true story?
The Bourne Identity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Ludlum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).