The Bourne Identity is a 2002 action-thriller film directed by Doug Liman, based on the novel by Robert Ludlum. The story follows a man, known as Jason Bourne, who suffers from amnesia and struggles to uncover his true identity. As he pieces together his past, he discovers that he is a highly trained assassin, targeted by various government agencies. Throughout the film, Bourne uses his skills to evade capture while trying to learn more about himself. The movie explores themes of identity, memory, and the consequences of a life spent in secrecy. It became a critical and commercial success, leading to several sequels.