Overview
A man haunted by his past must fight to protect his new life from the shadows that threaten to consume him.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- paranoid
- propulsive
- brooding
- action movie night
- spy thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel to be a serious, gripping, well-acted espionage thriller elevated by strong supporting performances and impressive practical action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bourne is haunted by splintered nightmares and must piece together what happened before his anonymous life with Marie.
Bourne relies on infiltration, observation, evasion, and close-quarters skills while moving through real international locations.
The CIA’s actions threaten Bourne and Marie, forcing him to confront the agency responsible for his former assassin identity.
The film is known for its intense action staging, especially the Moscow car chase, shootouts, and hand-to-hand fights.
Films like The Bourne Supremacy, and why
The Bourne Identity
Shares grounded espionage, an amnesiac operative, relentless pursuit, and morally conflicted action-thriller storytelling.
Casino Royale
Shares kinetic spycraft, covert agencies, international locations, and a fugitive protagonist confronting institutional betrayal.
Ronin
Shares gritty espionage, identity crisis, hand-to-hand combat, and politically charged pursuit across European settings.
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Greengrass
- Release Date
- 2004-07-23
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (8433)
Cast
- Matt Damon
- Franka Potente
- Brian Cox
- Julia Stiles
- Karl Urban
- Gabriel Mann
- Joan Allen
- Marton Csokas
- Tom Gallop
- John Bedford Lloyd
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Bourne Supremacy about?
- A hunted former assassin races through Europe to protect his new life and recover the truth behind the violence he left behind.
- What is The Bourne Supremacy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Bourne Supremacy as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Bourne Supremacy violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Bourne Supremacy as brutal.
- What did critics think of The Bourne Supremacy?
- Critics broadly found the sequel to be a serious, gripping, well-acted espionage thriller elevated by strong supporting performances and impressive practical action.
- Which films are like The Bourne Supremacy?
- Films with a similar feel include The Bourne Identity, Casino Royale, and Ronin.
- How long is The Bourne Supremacy?
- The Bourne Supremacy runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Bourne Supremacy?
- In United States, The Bourne Supremacy streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
