ACTION . 2002 . 1h 59m . English . 7.5/10

The Bourne Identity_

"He was the perfect weapon until he became the target."

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?

Director Doug Liman
Starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper
Box Office $214.0M
7.5/10
Rating
$214.0M
Box Office
1h 59m
Runtime
2002
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+257% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Bourne Identity poster
He was the perfect weapon until he became the target.

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Bourne Identity earned $214.0M worldwide on a $60.0M budget — a 257% return on investment.
Director
The Bourne Identity was directed by Doug Liman.
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Cast
Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity.
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Year context
The Bourne Identity was released 24 years ago in 2002.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$60.0M
Budget
$214.0M
Revenue
+257%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (4)

Barrandov Studios Universal Pictures The Kennedy/Marshall Company FilmColony

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (9,885 votes)
Popularity
13
Budget
$60,000,000
Box Office
$214,034,224
Profit
+$154,034,224
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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?
How long is The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who directed The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity was directed by Doug Liman.
Who stars in The Bourne Identity?
The cast of The Bourne Identity includes Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox.
How much did The Bourne Identity make at the box office?
The Bourne Identity earned $214,034,224 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $60,000,000.
What is the rating of The Bourne Identity?
The Bourne Identity has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 9,885 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Action Drama Mystery Thriller

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