The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Paul Greengrass's relentless spy thriller returns Matt Damon's amnesiac assassin to action, hunted across Europe in a race to survive and reclaim the truth.
The Bourne Supremacy - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Bourne Supremacy
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Paul Greengrass
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Russian, German, Italian
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 23, 2004 (Canada - 14A), July 23, 2004 (United States - PG-13), August 13, 2004 (United Kingdom - 12A), October 21, 2004 (Germany - 12), September 8, 2004 (France - 12), October 9, 2004 (India), August 26, 2004 (New Zealand), August 26, 2004 (Australia - M), September 24, 2004 (Brazil - 14), September 3, 2004 (Mexico), September 24, 2004 (Italy - T), September 17, 2004 (Spain - 12), August 6, 2004 (South Korea - 15), November 14, 2004 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Prevŭzkhodstvoto na Born (BG), The Bourne Identity 2 - Bourne Supremacy (CA), Perevaha Borna (UA), 谍影重重2：伯恩的霸权 (CN), A Supremacia Bourne (BR), Sti skiá ton kataskópon (GR), Prevoskhodstvo Borna (RU), Bourne II: The Bourne Supremacy (US)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Ludlum Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Bourne Supremacy - Plot
A CIA operation to purchase classified Russian documents is blown by a rival agent, who then shows up in the sleepy seaside village where Bourne and Marie have been living. The pair run for their lives and Bourne, who promised retaliation should anyone from his former life attempt contact, is forced to once again take up his life as a trained assassin to survive.
The Bourne Supremacy - Trailer
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They should have left him alone.
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The Bourne Supremacy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Paul Greengrass
Main Cast
- Matt Damon
- Franka Potente
- Brian Cox
- Julia Stiles
- Karl Urban
- Gabriel Mann
- Joan Allen
- Marton Csokas
- Tom Gallop
- John Bedford Lloyd
Writers
- Tony Gilroy
Producers
- Patrick Crowley
- Paul Sandberg
- Frank Marshall
The Bourne Supremacy - FAQs
Where can you stream The Bourne Supremacy?
The Bourne Supremacy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently included in a major subscription streaming service, so a digital rental is the easiest way to watch it on demand.
Is The Bourne Supremacy based on a true story?
No, The Bourne Supremacy is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Robert Ludlum's 1986 spy thriller novel of the same name. While the film draws on real-world espionage tradecraft and Cold War-era intelligence culture, Jason Bourne is an entirely fictional character.
Who are the main actors in The Bourne Supremacy?
Matt Damon leads the cast as Jason Bourne, joined by Franka Potente as Marie, Brian Cox as Ward Abbott, Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons, Karl Urban as the assassin Kirill, Joan Allen as CIA operative Pamela Landy, and Marton Csokas as Jarda.
What is the age rating for The Bourne Supremacy?
The Bourne Supremacy is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects sequences of intense action violence, brief language, and some sexuality. It is generally considered appropriate for teenagers and adults, though parents may want to preview it for younger viewers.
What is The Bourne Supremacy about?
The film follows Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin living in hiding, who is dragged back into the world of espionage when a rival agent blows a CIA operation and targets him. Framed for murders he did not commit, Bourne must unravel a conspiracy while confronting ghosts from his classified past.
Did The Bourne Supremacy win any awards?
The Bourne Supremacy earned strong critical praise and several award nominations. Editor Christopher Rouse received particular recognition for the film's kinetic editing style. The film was nominated at the MTV Movie Awards and various critics' circles, and its car chase sequence in Moscow is widely cited as one of cinema's best.
How long is The Bourne Supremacy?
The Bourne Supremacy has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes). Its tight pacing and relentless momentum make it feel even shorter, and the film is widely praised for maintaining tension throughout without unnecessary padding or slow stretches.
Who directed The Bourne Supremacy?
The Bourne Supremacy was directed by Paul Greengrass, who replaced Doug Liman from the first film. Greengrass brought his signature handheld, documentary-style visual approach to the franchise, creating a grittier and more visceral tone that redefined the action thriller genre and influenced countless films that followed.
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