Is The Bourne Supremacy appropriate for children?

# The Bourne Supremacy - Parental Guide This action thriller features strong violence including shootouts, car chases, and hand-to-hand combat that may be intense for younger children despite the PG-13 rating. While language and sexual content are minimal, the fast-paced plot and violent sequences make it better suited for mature teens rather than children under 13.

What age is The Bourne Supremacy suitable for?

Our verdict for The Bourne Supremacy is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Bourne Supremacy safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2004

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Matt Damon

Jason Bourne

Franka Potente

Marie Helene Kreutz

Brian Cox

Ward Abbott

Julia Stiles

Nicky Parsons

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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