Plot Summary and Main Characters
The Bourne Ultimatum follows Jason Bourne as he uncovers the details of Operation Blackbriar, a covert CIA program designed to eliminate rogue operatives, including himself. Bourne teams with reporter Simon Ross to expose the program while evading relentless CIA agents. The film is the third installment in the Jason Bourne series, based on Robert Ludlum's novels and featuring Matt Damon in the lead role.
Key characters include CIA Deputy Director Pamela Landy, played by Joan Allen, and the enigmatic Noah Vosen, portrayed by David Strathairn. The story moves across multiple international locations, including London, Paris, and New York City, as Bourne pieces together his fragmented memories and confronts the architects of the program.
Cast, Crew, and Production Details
The film stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, with supporting roles by Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons, Paddy Considine as Deputy Director Ward Abbott, and Albert Finney as Alexander Conklin. The cast also includes Joan Allen, David Strathairn, and Scott Glenn. Director Paul Greengrass returned for this installment, bringing his signature kinetic editing and handheld camera style to the action sequences.
The Bourne Ultimatum was produced by Universal Pictures and The Kennedy Marshall Company, with Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, and Paul L. Sandberg serving as producers. Screenwriter Tony Gilroy crafted the screenplay, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing. The film's score was composed by John Powell, continuing the musical identity established in the previous Bourne films.
Box Office Performance and Streaming Availability
The Bourne Ultimatum earned approximately $403 million worldwide against a production budget of $110 million, making it a commercial success for Universal Pictures. The film opened at number one at the U.S. box office, grossing $69.3 million in its debut weekend and outperforming other major releases during the summer of its release.
Viewers can watch The Bourne Ultimatum on major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, where it is available for digital purchase or rental. The film is also included in select subscription bundles, and physical media releases on Blu-ray and DVD remain widely available through retailers and official distributors.