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- All five Bourne films arrive on Netflix on Oct. 1.
- Synopses recap The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and sequels' memory and conspiracy themes.
- Cast includes Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Jeremy Renner, Alicia Vikander; rated PG-13.
What it’s about: All five films in the Bourne franchise will be added, so here are the synopses from Netflix’s website to get you started:
The Bourne Identity (2002): “A man with amnesia faces life on the run from shadowy enemies as he fights to piece together his identity — and his mysterious connection to the CIA.”
The Bourne Supremacy (2004): “Driven out from his refuge by an assassin, Jason Bourne finds himself thrust into secret alliances, setups, and shootouts in this riveting sequel.”
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007): “Relentlessly hunted by the CIA, renegade assassin Jason Bourne continues his international quest to piece together his past and learn his true identity.”
The Bourne Legacy (2012): “As Jason Bourne’s exposé threatens the government’s secret programs, another agent finds himself a prime target of a deadly cover-up operation.”
Jason Bourne (2016): “Out of hiding, Bourne investigates a cyber conspiracy and searches for answers about his father’s mysterious death — while the CIA hunts for him.”
Cast: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander
Rating: PG-13
Available to stream on: Oct. 1
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