Directed by Doug Liman and written by Tony Gilroy and William Blake Herron, The Bourne Identity stars Matt Damon, Franka Potente, and Chris Cooper. This spy thriller, the first installment in the Jason Bourne saga, will be available on Netflix on November 23, 2025, after its initial release in 2002.
Found unconscious at sea, a wounded man discovers he has lost his memory. His only clue: a bank account number hidden under his skin. Determined to understand his past, he travels to Switzerland to unravel the mystery of his identity.
In a trunk, he finds several passports, a gun, and money. Realizing that he is being pursued by a secret organization, he embarks on a breathless escape across Europe, seeking to find out who he is and why someone wants to kill him.
Produced by Universal Pictures, the film is an adaptation of Robert Ludlum's 1980 novel. Filming took place in Paris, Prague, and Zurich. Doug Liman, who also produced the film, imposed a fast-paced style that would influence action films of the 2000s. The film's success launched Matt Damon's international career and gave rise to a successful franchise.
The tone of the film is dark and fast-paced, combining psychological tension with realistic action scenes. It will appeal to fans of modern spy thrillers and stories of lost identity.
The Bourne Identity
Film | 2002
On Netflix November 23, 2025
Action, Espionage, Thriller | Running time: 1h58
By Doug Liman | Starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper
Original title: The Bourne Identity
Nationality: United States
This first installment of the Jason Bourne saga offers a blend of action and identity intrigue that has become a benchmark for the genre.
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