The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Kernel Score: 84% · 8,021 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2004-07-23
Runtime: 108 minutes
Is The Bourne Supremacy worth watching?
Worth watching. A tight, no-nonsense sequel where Bourne is pulled back in and the chases and fights are shot close and hard. It's leaner than most action films and doesn't waste time.
Watch it if you
- like grounded spy thrillers
- enjoy handheld, realistic action
- saw The Bourne Identity and want more
Skip it if you
- want a standalone story with a recap
- dislike shaky camera work
Best for: Action night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Bourne Supremacy
- Stream: Netflix, Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Bourne Supremacy is an action-thriller with frequent gunfights, chases, and hand-to-hand combat.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent shootouts, chases, and hand-to-hand combat sequences throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Bourne Supremacy
If you liked The Bourne Supremacy, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) — 85%: The direct follow-up, wrapping up Bourne's search for answers.
- The Bourne Identity (2002) — 84%: Where it began; slower and more mysterious.
- Captain Phillips (2013) — 86%: Same director, same tense, documentary-like feel.
- United 93 (2006) — 81%: Same director again, real-time tension without a hero.
- The Killer (2022) — 86%: A calm professional killer when a job goes wrong.
- Infernal Affairs (2002) — 86%: Cat-and-mouse spy thriller with sharp twists.
Director
Cast
- Matt Damon as Jason Bourne
- Franka Potente as Marie Helene Kreutz
- Brian Cox as Ward Abbott
- Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons
- Karl Urban as Kirill
- Gabriel Mann as Danny Zorn
- Joan Allen as Pamela Landy
- Marton Csokas as Jarda
- Tom Gallop as Tom Cronin
- John Bedford Lloyd as Teddy
The Bourne Supremacy FAQ
Is The Bourne Supremacy worth watching?
Worth watching. A tight, no-nonsense sequel where Bourne is pulled back in and the chases and fights are shot close and hard. It's leaner than most action films and doesn't waste time.
Where can I watch The Bourne Supremacy?
In the US you can stream The Bourne Supremacy on Netflix and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Bourne Supremacy OK for kids?
The Bourne Supremacy is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Bourne Supremacy is an action-thriller with frequent gunfights, chases, and hand-to-hand combat.
What movies are like The Bourne Supremacy?
If you liked The Bourne Supremacy, try The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Identity, Captain Phillips and United 93.