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The Bourne Legacy
Available in 4KUS ↗CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tony Gilroy. With Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton.
6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.
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6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTNew CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Bourne Legacy.
MoviHero lists August 8, 2012 as the release date for The Bourne Legacy. Tony Gilroy is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, Rachel Weisz as Dr. Marta Shearing, Edward Norton as Byer, Stacy Keach as Turso. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 8, 2012
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime2h 15m
DirectorTony Gilroy
CastJeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, Rachel Weisz as Dr. Marta Shearing, Edward Norton as Byer, Stacy Keach as Turso
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Bourne Legacy right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Bourne Legacy runs 2h 15m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.3/10 from 6,357 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Arguably the best Bourne film to-date. The acting is top-notch and the plot is just awesome and believable. It starts out a little slower than…”
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“66/100 Because of Bourne's exposure of covert agencies within our government in "Ultimatum", these same agencies decide it's best to shut them all down.”
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“The Bourne Legacy perfects the action style of the franchise with a little more brutality making this spin-off hit hard and greatly entertain.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'm still trying to figure out if you're supposed to kill me or give me a pep-talk.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDr. Marta ShearingDr. Marta Shearing appears in The Bourne Legacy (2012).Open character guide otherAaron CrossAaron Cross appears in The Bourne Legacy (2012).Open character guide otherWardWard appears in The Bourne Legacy (2012).Open character guide otherByerByer appears in The Bourne Legacy (2012).Open character guide otherTursoTurso appears in The Bourne Legacy (2012).Open character guide otherDr. Albert HirschDr. Albert Hirsch runs from The Bourne Ultimatum to The Bourne Legacy with Albert Finney carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherNoah VosenNoah Vosen runs from The Bourne Ultimatum to The Bourne Legacy with David Strathairn carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherPamela LandyPamela Landy runs from The Bourne Ultimatum to The Bourne Legacy with Joan Allen carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide
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