Tears of the Sun (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tears of the Sun is a 2003 action thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci and Cole Hauser. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $86.5 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tears of the Sun About?
The premise of Tears of the Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a brutal civil war in Nigeria, Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite team are tasked with a dangerous rescue mission. Their objective is to extract Dr. Lena Kendricks, a physician providing aid to a remote village. However, upon finding her and the patients she's tending to, Waters and his men face a moral dilemma: follow orders and leave everyone behind, or risk their own lives to provide compassion and ensure survival for those in need.
Tears of the Sun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nigeria
- civil war
- refugee
- doctor
- explosion
- jungle warfare
- rescue mission
- violence
- f word
- human dignity
- africa
- machete
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- murder of a priest
- astronomical object in title
- gore
- blood
- rebel
- border
- jungle
- soldier
- captain
- lieutenant
- dictator
- rescue
- brutality
- military
- catholic mission
- village
- u.s. navy
- weapon
- fighter jet
- warship
- rpg
- river
- tracking device
- death of baby
- child soldier
- murder of a child
- female topless nudity
- throat slit
- corpse
- white savior
- silencer
- claymore
- shot in the leg
- woman slaps a man
- stabbed to death
- stabbed in the chest
- night vision
- american abroad
Tears of the Sun Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Monica Bellucci and Cole Hauser. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
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Director Antoine Fuqua
More from Antoine Fuqua
More films directed by Antoine Fuqua, best-rated first: Lightning in a Bottle, Training Day, Southpaw and The Equalizer.
Tears of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tears of the Sun 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Tears of the Sun Plot Summary
What happens in Tears of the Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A harrowing montage opens the film, showcasing gripping news footage that depicts a violent coup in Nigeria. The coup results in the overthrow of the Presidential family and the establishment of a brutal dictatorship led by the rebel general Yakubu. As chaos unfolds, the Fulani rebels aggressively initiate an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Ibo tribes residing in the southern region. Shortly thereafter, we find ourselves on board a squadron of SH-60B Seahawk helicopters approaching the USS Harry S. Truman, stationed off the African coast. A news reporter on the flight deck delivers a report on the coup when suddenly, alarming news breaks of the entire presidential family being assassinated by the rebel forces.
Full summary
The whole story of Tears of the Sun, scene by scene
Tears of the Sun Box Office & Budget
Tears of the Sun grossed $86.5 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $43.7 million came from the US and Canada and $42.7 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$86.5M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $43.7M
- International
- $42.7M
- Budget
- $75M
Tears of the Sun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tears of the Sun.
How Well Do You Know Tears of the Sun?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the leader of the Navy SEAL team in the movie?
Tears of the Sun Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “猎日风暴” and “Hostile Act”.
- Also known as
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- 猎日风暴
- Hostile Act
- Rules of Engagement
- Plachŭt na slŭntseto
- Jecaji sunca
- 태양의 눈물
- Slozy solntsa
- Tears of the Sun (2003)
- Ta dákrya tou íliou
- Slʹozy sontsya
- 太阳之泪
- Tränen der Sonne
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- L'ultima alba
- A Nap könnyei
- Güneşin Gözyaşları
- Lágrimas del sol
- Les Larmes du soleil
- Слёзы солнца
- 太阳泪
- Slzy slunce
- Operação Especial
- Łzy słońca
- Τα Δάκρυα Του Ήλιου
- דמעות של השמש
- Lacrimi din Soare
- Lágrimas do Sol
- Llàgrimes del sol
- Сльози сонця
- Плачът на слънцето
- ティアーズ・オブ・ザ・サン
- Saulės ašaros
- Saules asaras
- Suze boga sunca
- Päikese pisarad
- Јецаји сунца
- Slzy slnka
- Sonceve solze
- ฝ่ายุทธการสุริยะทมิฬ
- Nước Mắt Mặt Trời
- 獵日風暴, მზის ცრემლები
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Tears of the Sun FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tears of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Tears of the Sun released?
Tears of the Sun was released on March 7, 2003.
Who directed Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
More films by Antoine Fuqua Who is in the cast of Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun stars Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci and Cole Hauser.
How much did Tears of the Sun make at the box office?
Tears of the Sun grossed $86.5 million worldwide ($43.7 million domestic, $42.7 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Tears of the Sun rated?
Tears of the Sun has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Tears of the Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Tears of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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