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Tears of the Sun

2003Movie2 h 1 minR

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic486.4Rotten Tomatoes34%69%

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

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Military Rescue
  • Realistic Combat Tactics
  • Ethical Dilemma Drama
  • Intense Action Thriller
  • Political Intrigue
  • Visceral War Imagery
  • Competent Professionalism
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Tense Pacing
  • Modern Warfare Setting

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Antoine Fuqua
Written by
Patrick Cirillo, Alex Lasker
Produced by
Arnold Rifkin, Ian Bryce, Mike Lobell
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard

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Facts

March 7, 2003 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
March 7, 2003
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
War, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$87 million
Available in
117 countries

Tropes

More Dakka, Scenery Porn, Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil +9

  • More Dakka
  • Scenery Porn
  • Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil
  • Improperly Placed Firearms
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Scarily Competent Tracker
  • Offscreen Teleportation
  • Hollywood Silencer
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Outrun the Fireball

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Tears of the Sun?"

Questions about Tears of the Sun

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Where can I stream Tears of the Sun?

NetflixKanopyHooplaSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Tears of the Sun streams on Netflix and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is Tears of the Sun worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (41).

What tropes does Tears of the Sun use?

More DakkaScenery PornRape Is a Special Kind of EvilImproperly Placed FirearmsDouble-Meaning TitleManipulative BastardScarily Competent TrackerOffscreen TeleportationHollywood SilencerBittersweet EndingGreater-Scope VillainOutrun the Fireballand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including More Dakka, Scenery Porn, and Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil.