The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Paul Greengrass's relentless spy thriller brings Jason Bourne's identity quest to a breathtaking, Oscar-winning conclusion.
The Bourne Ultimatum - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Bourne Ultimatum
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Paul Greengrass
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, French, Arabic, Russian, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 3, 2007 (United States - PG-13), August 17, 2007 (United Kingdom - 12A), September 6, 2007 (Germany - 12), September 12, 2007 (France - 12), August 17, 2007 (Australia - M), August 28, 2007 (Brazil - 14), November 1, 2007 (Italy - T), August 14, 2007 (Spain - 12), September 12, 2007 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: O Ultimato Bourne (BR), Bourne III: The Bourne Ultimatum (US), Jason Bourne 3 - Das Bourne Ultimatum (DE), Jason Bourne 3 - La Vengeance dans la peau (FR), 谍影重重3：伯恩的遗产 (CN), 神鬼認證3：最後通牒 (TW), 叛諜追擊3 最後通牒 (HK), Jason Bournes Ultimatum (NO)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Ludlum Entertainment, Bourne Again
- Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
The Bourne Ultimatum - Plot
Bourne is brought out of hiding once again by reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar, an upgrade to Project Treadstone, in a series of newspaper columns. Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally uncover his dark past while dodging The Company's best efforts to eradicate him.
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The Bourne Ultimatum - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Paul Greengrass
Main Cast
- Matt Damon
- Julia Stiles
- David Strathairn
- Scott Glenn
- Paddy Considine
- Edgar Ramírez
- Albert Finney
- Joan Allen
- Tom Gallop
- Corey Johnson
Writers
- Tony Gilroy
- George Nolfi
- Scott Z. Burns
Producers
- Frank Marshall
- Patrick Crowley
- Paul Sandberg
- Andrew R. Tennenbaum
The Bourne Ultimatum - FAQs
What is The Bourne Ultimatum about?
The Bourne Ultimatum follows amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne as he's pulled back into danger after a journalist begins exposing Operation Blackbriar. Racing across Europe and beyond, Bourne fights to finally uncover the truth about his own origins while staying one step ahead of the CIA operatives hunting him.
Does The Bourne Ultimatum explain Jason Bourne's true identity?
Yes, this is the film where Bourne finally gets real answers. He discovers his real name is David Webb and that he voluntarily enrolled in the Treadstone program. The climax reveals the man who psychologically conditioned him, giving the trilogy's identity mystery a genuinely satisfying resolution.
Who are the main actors in The Bourne Ultimatum?
Matt Damon leads the cast as Jason Bourne, joined by Joan Allen as Pamela Landy, David Strathairn as the menacing Noah Vosen, Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons, Albert Finney as Dr. Albert Hirsch, Paddy Considine as journalist Simon Ross, and Edgar Ramírez as the assassin Paz.
What happens at the end of The Bourne Ultimatum?
Bourne confronts Dr. Hirsch, the architect of his conditioning, and exposes the illegal Blackbriar program. He's shot and falls into the East River, seemingly dead — but the final shot shows him swimming away, alive. Pamela Landy leaks the program details to the press, dismantling the conspiracy.
Did The Bourne Ultimatum win any awards?
Absolutely — it swept the technical categories at the Academy Awards, winning three Oscars for Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing. Editor Christopher Rouse and the sound team were widely praised for crafting one of the most kinetically intense action films of the decade.
Where can you stream The Bourne Ultimatum?
You can rent or buy The Bourne Ultimatum on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region, so checking your local platform listings is always a good idea.
Is The Bourne Ultimatum based on a book?
It shares its title with Robert Ludlum's 1990 novel, but the film's screenplay by Tony Gilroy, George Nolfi, and Scott Z. Burns is largely an original story. The movie continues narrative threads from the previous two films rather than adapting the novel's plot directly.
How long is The Bourne Ultimatum?
The Bourne Ultimatum runs 1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes). It's a tightly paced thriller that rarely lets up, so those two hours fly by — particularly during the celebrated Waterloo Station sequence and the Tangier rooftop chase.
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