Tears of the Sun movie poster

Tears of the Sun

"He was trained to follow orders. He became a hero by defying them."

March 7, 2003 2h 1m 6.9/10 (2,541 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Tears of the Sun is a war/action film. directed by Antoine Fuqua. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, and Cole Hauser

Synopsis

Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 7, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 2h 1m 121 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (2,541 votes)
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Budget $75M Production budget
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Box Office $86.5M 1.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$75,000,000
Revenue
$86,500,000

Production Companies

  • Revolution Studios
  • Cheyenne Enterprises
  • Michael Lobell Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tears of the Sun about?

Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that su...

Who directed Tears of the Sun?

Tears of the Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua.

How long is Tears of the Sun?

Tears of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).

When was Tears of the Sun released?

Tears of the Sun was released on March 7, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tears of the Sun?

The main cast of Tears of the Sun includes Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser, Eamonn Walker, Johnny Messner.

Is Tears of the Sun worth watching?

Tears of the Sun has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 2,541 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.