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Jason Bourne (2016)

In the fifth installment in the Bourne film franchise, Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role of Jason Bourne. Though the titular operative has recovered from his amnesia, he is still on the run from the CIA that wants him dead, while trying to learn clues about his father and his history.

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Jason Bourne
PG-13
Thriller
Action

Director
Paul Greengrass
Release Date
July 29, 2016
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones , Julia Stiles , Alicia Vikander , Riz Ahmed , Vincent Cassel , Matt Damon
Writers
Christopher Rouse , Paul Greengrass
Runtime
123 minutes
Franchise(s)
Bourne
Budget
$120 million
Studio
Universal Pictures

Summary

In the fifth installment in the Bourne film franchise, Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role of Jason Bourne. Though the titular operative has recovered from his amnesia, he is still on the run from the CIA that wants him dead, while trying to learn clues about his father and his history.

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