The Bourne Supremacy

A man haunted by his past must fight to protect his new life from the shadows that threaten to consume him.

Critics broadly found the sequel to be a serious, gripping, well-acted espionage thriller elevated by strong supporting performances and impressive practical action.

• 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.

• The Bourne IdentityShares grounded espionage, an amnesiac operative, relentless pursuit, and morally conflicted action-thriller storytelling.
• Casino RoyaleShares kinetic spycraft, covert agencies, international locations, and a fugitive protagonist confronting institutional betrayal.
• RoninShares gritty espionage, identity crisis, hand-to-hand combat, and politically charged pursuit across European settings.

Director

Paul Greengrass

Release Date

2004-07-23

Runtime

108 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (8520)

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 Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.