The Bourne Ultimatum

In this spy‑thriller sequel, an amnesiac assassin suddenly regains his lost memories just as a CIA director puts into action a covert plan to have him killed. The film features renowned performances by Matt Damon, Julia Stiles and David Strathairn.

The Bourne Ultimatum is a programme presented as a movie and positioned within the spy‑thriller genre. It serves as a sequel, picking up the narrative where the earlier instalments left off and continuing the high‑stakes world of covert operations. At the centre of the story is an assassin who has been living with amnesia. In this instalment he suddenly regains his lost memories, only to discover that a senior CIA director has already set a lethal plan in motion to have him killed. The timing of his recollection and the director’s scheme creates the core tension that drives the plot forward. The film’s cast includes Matt Damon, who returns to portray the titular operative, supported by Julia Stiles and David Strathairn. Their involvement ties the sequel to the familiar faces that audiences have come to associate with the series. Beyond the central premise, the sequel maintains its focus on espionage, pitting the newly‑aware assassin against a powerful government agency determined to eliminate him. This continuation reinforces the series’ pattern of relentless pursuit, covert tactics and the constant threat posed by those who control the intelligence apparatus.