The Jason Bourne films are among the most iconic action thrillers of the 21st century. Based on Robert Ludlum's books, the franchise revolves around a man with no memory but lethal skills and a past that's hunting him down. What began as a search for identity grew into an epic battle against the dark side of the intelligence services.
The Bourne Identity (2002)
A man is fished out of the sea with two bullets in his back and no memory of his past. As he tries to find out who he is, he discovers he was trained as an assassin. With his restrained but intense performance, Matt Damon immediately set the tone for a new generation of action thrillers.
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
When Bourne is framed for a CIA operation gone wrong, he's forced out of the shadows. The second film adds a tragic loss to Bourne's story, making his search for justice even more personal. Paul Greengrass takes over as director and introduces his signature raw camera style.
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The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
In this blistering conclusion to the trilogy, everything comes together as Bourne finally uncovers the truth about the secret Treadstone program. It won three Oscars and is often praised as the best in the series: lightning-fast editing, gripping action and a hero getting closer to his past with every punch.
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The Bourne Legacy (2012)
Jeremy Renner takes over as Aaron Cross, an agent from a similar program. As the CIA tries to wipe out everything connected to Treadstone, Cross fights for his life. No Matt Damon, but an interesting expansion of the Bourne universe.
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Jason Bourne (2016)
Matt Damon returns in this fifth film, in which Bourne lives in hiding but resurfaces when new information about his father and his past emerges. It feels familiar, with intense chases and moral dilemmas, but according to some lacks the freshness of the first three. Still a worthy return.
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