The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 55m
Bourne races to uncover the full truth of his origins while being hunted by the CIA programme that created him. The trilogy's most propulsive entry — the Waterloo station sequence is one of action cinema's great set-pieces. The PG-13 rating covers realistic action violence and sustained tension.
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Is The Bourne Ultimatum appropriate for kids?
Bourne races to uncover the full truth of his origins while being hunted by the CIA programme that created him. The trilogy's most propulsive entry — the Waterloo station sequence is one of action cinema's great set-pieces. The PG-13 rating covers realistic action violence and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Bourne Ultimatum
What happens in The Bourne Ultimatum, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Bourne Ultimatum
There is no sexual content or nudity featured in the film. The story focuses entirely on espionage and survival, maintaining a professional tone between characters that avoids romantic or suggestive subplots.
Violence and gore in The Bourne Ultimatum
The Waterloo station sequence — a chase through a crowded public space. A rooftop pursuit in Tangier. An assassination in broad daylight. The violence is realistic and consequential.
Language in The Bourne Ultimatum
The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including a single audible use of the F-word. Other profanities such as 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and 'damn' are used occasionally during high-stress situations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Bourne Ultimatum
There are no significant depictions of drug use or alcohol consumption throughout the movie. The characters remain focused on the tactical demands of the plot, and the film does not glorify or feature smoking or recreational substances.
Mature themes in The Bourne Ultimatum
The programme that creates assassins and then hunts them when they become problems. Institutional evil operating within legal frameworks. Bourne's testimony as the trilogy's conclusion — accountability rather than revenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bourne Ultimatum appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Bourne Ultimatum is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Bourne races to uncover the full truth of his origins while being hunted by the CIA programme that created him. The trilogy's most propulsive entry — the Waterloo station sequence is one of action cinema's great…
What age rating does The Bourne Ultimatum have?
The Bourne Ultimatum is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Bourne Ultimatum about?
Bourne races to uncover the full truth of his origins while being hunted by the CIA programme that created him. The trilogy's most propulsive entry — the Waterloo station sequence is one of action cinema's great set-pieces. The PG-13 rating covers realistic action violence and sustained tension.
Is there sex or nudity in The Bourne Ultimatum?
There is no sexual content or nudity featured in the film. The story focuses entirely on espionage and survival, maintaining a professional tone between characters that avoids romantic or suggestive subplots.
How violent is The Bourne Ultimatum?
The Waterloo station sequence — a chase through a crowded public space. A rooftop pursuit in Tangier. An assassination in broad daylight. The violence is realistic and consequential.
Is the language in The Bourne Ultimatum appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including a single audible use of the F-word. Other profanities such as 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and 'damn' are used occasionally during high-stress situations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Bourne Ultimatum?
There are no significant depictions of drug use or alcohol consumption throughout the movie. The characters remain focused on the tactical demands of the plot, and the film does not glorify or feature smoking or recreational substances.
What mature themes appear in The Bourne Ultimatum?
The programme that creates assassins and then hunts them when they become problems. Institutional evil operating within legal frameworks. Bourne's testimony as the trilogy's conclusion — accountability rather than revenge.
How long is The Bourne Ultimatum?
The Bourne Ultimatum runs 115 minutes, directed by Paul Greengrass, released in 2007.
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