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The Bourne Supremacy pulls a former operative back into a world of shootings, brutal fights, and a long car chase. Blood is limited, but the realistic action, an upsetting death, and Bourne's guilt give the film a serious feel. One strong swear word appears among milder language. We put it at around 14 and up.
Uplifting themes
Underneath the action is a story about owning past harm and trying to make amends. Bourne's search for accountability gives the film a conscience the chases alone would not He is lethal and guarded, yet he shows remorse and tries to set something right. That mix of skill and regret is more thoughtful than the usual action hero
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
Details
Violence The fighting is realistic and frequent, from close-quarters brawls to s…
The fighting is realistic and frequent, from close-quarters brawls to shootings and a long, crunching car chase through Moscow. A key character is killed early on, and the danger feels grounded even when blood stays low
Language One f-word appears alongside repeated s-word and b-word insults. The sw…
One f-word appears alongside repeated s-word and b-word insults. The swearing is stronger than in some action thrillers but not constant
Drugs / alcohol There is a passing reference to a character being drunk in a bar, plus…
There is a passing reference to a character being drunk in a bar, plus some background drinking. It sits in the background while the chase takes over
Frightening Chases, surveillance and the early death keep a steady undercurrent of…
Chases, surveillance and the early death keep a steady undercurrent of threat. It is tense more than scary, but the grounded tone and loud crashes can unsettle younger viewers
Gore / death / weapons Handguns are used and several people die, including deaths that land ha…
Handguns are used and several people die, including deaths that land hard emotionally. Injuries are shown with restraint, so it reads as serious instead of graphic
Dangerous behaviour Bourne fights with whatever is to hand and drives recklessly through tr…
Bourne fights with whatever is to hand and drives recklessly through traffic. The grounded style means some teens might treat the moves and stunts as realistic to try
Mental health The film briefly names depression, anger, and compulsive behaviour as e…
The film briefly names depression, anger, and compulsive behaviour as effects of Bourne's conditioning. This gives his story a heavier emotional edge
Grief / bereavement An early death stays with Bourne, and he later faces the grown child of…
An early death stays with Bourne, and he later faces the grown child of people he harmed. His apology gives the film a quiet moment of grief and accountability
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Bourne tries to make amends for harm he caused. Can owning a mistake ever be enough?
- The film ties its action to real regret. How does knowing the cost change the way the fights feel?
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