The Sum of All Fears (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sum of All Fears is a 2002 action thriller directed by Phil Alden Robinson, starring Morgan Freeman and Ben Affleck. It is partly based on The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $193.9 million worldwide on a $68 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $68M
- Based on
- The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sum of All Fears About?
The premise of The Sum of All Fears without spoilers, adapted from The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Global tensions escalate as a series of events pushes the world to the brink of nuclear war. Following the sudden death of the Russian president, CIA analyst Jack Ryan finds himself in a desperate race against time. He must navigate a complex web of political maneuvering and uncover a dangerous conspiracy to prevent a catastrophic global conflict and avert World War III.
The Sum of All Fears Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nuclear explosion
- nuclear bomb
- nuclear threat
- secret agent
- terrorist plot
- arms dealer
- spy
- radiation sickness
- cia central intelligence agency
- intelligence analyst
- race against time
- russia
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- scientist
- terrorist
- espionage
- hospital
- government assassin
- diplomacy
- president of the united states
- washington d.c.
- kremlin
- chechnya
- israel
- covert operation
- airforce one
- based on novel
- neo nazi
- spy thriller
- car bomb
- jet fighter crash
- american football stadium
- white house
- nazi
- politics
- aircraft carrier
- political thriller
- nuclear war
- mushroom cloud
- part of series
- explosion
- pistol
- combat
- weapon of mass destruction
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- the star spangled banner
- baltimore maryland
- maryland
- super bowl
- intelligence analysis
- death of friend
The Sum of All Fears Cast
Morgan Freeman leads the cast, with Ben Affleck. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
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Director Phil Alden Robinson
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More films directed by Phil Alden Robinson, best-rated first: Sneakers, Field of Dreams, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn and Freedom Song.
The Sum of All Fears Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sum of All Fears 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Sum of All Fears Plot Summary
What happens in The Sum of All Fears from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative begins amidst the turmoil of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, where Egyptian and Syrian armies seem poised to overwhelm Israel. In a desperate maneuver, Israel launches a nuclear-armored A-4 Skyhawk to thwart total devastation of their ground forces. Tragically, the aircraft is engaged by a Syrian missile and crashes, scattering debris across the parched desert, but leaving an intact nuclear device buried in the crater.
Fast-forward to 2002: U.S. President J. Robert Fowler (portrayed by James Cromwell) and his national security team are conducting a simulated nuclear war drill at Mt. Weather, Virginia. Following the exercise, President Fowler sends CIA Director William Cabot (Morgan Freeman) for an inspection of Russian nuclear sites as part of the START arms treaty.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sum of All Fears, scene by scene
The Sum of All Fears Box Office & Budget
The Sum of All Fears grossed $193.9 million worldwide on a $68 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $118.9 million came from the US and Canada and $75 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$193.9M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $118.9M
- International
- $75M
- Budget
- $68M
The Sum of All Fears Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Sum Of All Fears - Official® Trailer [HD]
How Well Do You Know The Sum of All Fears?
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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What war serves as the backdrop for the film's opening sequence?
Cars in The Sum of All Fears
39 cars on screen, including the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine and the 1999 GMC Sierra.
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1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Important role -
1999 GMC Sierra Important role -
American LaFrance 900 Minor role -
1995 BMW 7 E38 Minor role
The Sum of All Fears Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “恐惧的总和” and “La suma de todos los miedos”.
- Also known as
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- 恐惧的总和
- La suma de todos los miedos
- Vsichki strakhove
- Apolytos kindynos
- Svi naši strahovi
- Der Anschlag - The Sum of All Fears
- Tsena strakha
- Najhoršie obavy
- 驚天核網
- La Somme de toutes les peurs
- Der Anschlag
- Al vertice della tensione
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- Pánico nuclear
- A Soma de Todos os Medos
- Nejhorší obavy
- Цена страха
- 惊天核网
- A Rettegés arénája
- トータル・フィアーズ
- Suma Wszystkich Strachów
- כל הפחדים כולם
- Pericol absolut
- Peloista pahin
- Απόλυτος Κίνδυνος
- 썸 오브 올 피어스
- En Büyük Korku
- 恐懼的總和
- Всички страхове
- Visu baiļu summa
- Baimės kaina
- Det absolutte mareritt
- Cijena straha
- Kõigi hirmude summa
- Сви наши страхови
- Vsota vseh strahov
- Najväčšia hrozba
- Nỗi Sợ Hãi Tột Cùng
- วิกฤตนิวเคลียร์ถล่มโลก
- جمع تمام ترسها
- Ціна страху
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The Sum of All Fears FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Sum of All Fears, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was The Sum of All Fears released?
The Sum of All Fears was released on May 31, 2002.
Who directed The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
More films by Phil Alden Robinson Who is in the cast of The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears stars Morgan Freeman and Ben Affleck.
How much did The Sum of All Fears make at the box office?
The Sum of All Fears grossed $193.9 million worldwide ($118.9 million domestic, $75 million international) on a budget of $68 million.
How is The Sum of All Fears rated?
The Sum of All Fears has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is The Sum of All Fears based on a book?
Yes. The Sum of All Fears is partly adapted from The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy.
Does The Sum of All Fears have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sum of All Fears has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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