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The Sum of All Fears

2002Movie2 h 4 minPG-13

Thriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes58%49%

A nerve-racking, thrilling thriller movie about politics and everyday modern life.

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Story

27,000 nuclear weapons. One is missing.

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Political Thriller
  • Nuclear War Tension
  • CIA Procedural Drama
  • Post-Cold War Geopolitics
  • Disaster Spectacle
  • Suspenseful Mystery
  • Realistic Action
  • Classic Blockbuster
  • Intergenerational Cast

Cast

24 of 66

Crew

Directed by
Phil Alden Robinson
Written by
Paul Attanasio, Tom Clancy, Daniel Pyne
Produced by
Mace Neufeld
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

May 31, 2002 · 2 h 4 min · PG-13

Released
May 31, 2002
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, German
Made in
Canada, Germany, United States
Budget
$68 million
Box office
$194 million
Available in
87 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Cassandra Truth, Sacrificial Lion, Artistic License – Geography +9

  • Cassandra Truth
  • Sacrificial Lion
  • Artistic License – Geography
  • Fun with Foreign Languages
  • Disney Owns This Trope
  • Scenery Gorn
  • National Anthem
  • Slave to PR
  • The Gadfly
  • Berserk Button
  • Chain Pain
  • Poor Communication Kills

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sum of All Fears?"

Questions about The Sum of All Fears

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sum of All Fears?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaMGM+

In the United States, The Sum of All Fears streams on Paramount+ and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is The Sum of All Fears worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 45).

Is The Sum of All Fears okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Sum of All Fears plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Sum of All Fears use?

Cassandra TruthSacrificial LionArtistic License – GeographyFun with Foreign LanguagesDisney Owns This TropeScenery GornNational AnthemSlave to PRThe GadflyBerserk ButtonChain PainPoor Communication Killsand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Cassandra Truth, Sacrificial Lion, and Artistic License – Geography.