Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Bourne Identity - Parental Guide
**The Bourne Identity** is a fast-paced spy thriller with strong action violence including shootouts, car chases, and hand-to-hand combat that may be intense for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the PG-13 rating is on the mature end, making it better suited for older teens rather than younger children.
About this movie
Genre
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Synopsis
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?
Cast

Franka Potente
Marie Helena Kreutz

Chris Cooper
Alexander Conklin
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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