Is The Bourne Ultimatum appropriate for children?

# The Bourne Ultimatum - Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this action thriller contains intense violence including car chases, hand-to-hand combat, and gunfire that may be too intense for younger children. The complex spy plot and strong action sequences make it better suited for teenagers rather than elementary-aged children.

What age is The Bourne Ultimatum suitable for?

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

Is The Bourne Ultimatum 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

2007

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis

Bourne is brought out of hiding once again by reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar, an upgrade to Project Treadstone, in a series of newspaper columns. Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally uncover his dark past while dodging The Company's best efforts to eradicate him.

Cast

Matt Damon

Jason Bourne

Julia Stiles

Nicky Parsons

David Strathairn

Noah Vosen

Scott Glenn

CIA Director Ezra Kramer

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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