The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Kernel Score: 85% · 8,229 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2007-08-03
Runtime: 115 minutes
Is The Bourne Ultimatum worth watching?
Must-watch. The best of the Bourne films: a nonstop chase across Europe with fights that feel brutal and real. Matt Damon's amnesiac agent is lean and driven, and the action is grounded and well edited.
Watch it if you
- like grounded spy thrillers
- want fast, physical action
- enjoy a story that rewards seeing the earlier films
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first two Bourne films
- dislike shaky handheld camerawork
Best for: Action movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Bourne Ultimatum
- 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
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.
The Bourne Ultimatum parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this action thriller includes intense chase sequences, shootouts, and espionage violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent shootouts, fights, and a motorcycle chase drive this PG-13 spy thriller.
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 Ultimatum
If you liked The Bourne Ultimatum, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004) — 84%: The previous film, setting up this one.
- The Bourne Identity (2002) — 84%: The original, which launched the series.
- Captain Phillips (2013) — 86%: Same director, a tense true-story thriller.
- United 93 (2006) — 81%: Same director, with documentary-like tension.
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) — 87%: A classic assassin-hunt thriller.
- Mission: Impossible (1996) — 77%: A spy thriller with a modern action star.
Director
Cast
- Matt Damon as Jason Bourne
- Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons
- David Strathairn as Noah Vosen
- Scott Glenn as CIA Director Ezra Kramer
- Paddy Considine as Simon Ross
- Edgar Ramírez as Paz
- Albert Finney as Dr. Albert Hirsch
- Joan Allen as Pamela Landy
- Tom Gallop as Tom Cronin
- Corey Johnson as Conrad Wills
The Bourne Ultimatum FAQ
Is The Bourne Ultimatum worth watching?
Must-watch. The best of the Bourne films: a nonstop chase across Europe with fights that feel brutal and real. Matt Damon's amnesiac agent is lean and driven, and the action is grounded and well edited.
Where can I watch The Bourne Ultimatum?
In the US you can stream The Bourne Ultimatum on Netflix and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Bourne Ultimatum OK for kids?
The Bourne Ultimatum is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this action thriller includes intense chase sequences, shootouts, and espionage violence.
What movies are like The Bourne Ultimatum?
If you liked The Bourne Ultimatum, try The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Identity, Captain Phillips and United 93.