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Tears of the Sun

Play trailer Poster for Tears of the Sun R,  2003,  2h 11m,  Action/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Stream Now Watchlist 34% 154 Reviews Tomatometer 69% 100,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
34% Tomatometer 154 Reviews 69% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
The Nigerian government has fallen, and the country is on the verge of civil war. Lt. A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis) has been assigned to lead a team of soldiers into the Nigerian jungle to rescue Dr. Lena Kendricks (Monica Bellucci). When Waters and his team locate Kendricks, she tells them she won't leave her helpless patients to be slaughtered by rebels. The team incurs the wrath of both U.S. and Nigerian forces when they side with Kendricks and attempt to march the refugees to safety.
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Critics Consensus

Tries to be high-minded, but in the end, it's just a stylish action movie.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Jan 4, 2019
1/4
For me, Tears of the Sun is all about how easy it can be to make a film on the perceived brutalities of another man, easier still to turn it into a crashing bore of a film! Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek Mar 9, 2018
The movie's noble aspirations are clear--Bosnia and Rwanda were obviously on the filmmakers' minds--yet it's hopelessly steeped in stale Hollywood action conventions. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010
1/5
Shamelessly one-sided with cheesy wooden dialogue. Go to Full Review
Mark Steyn The Spectator Feb 1, 2018
It has a rare attention to detail and a strong sense of place. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Mar 19, 2013
C
Joe Lozito Big Picture Big Sound Dec 27, 2007
2/4
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George P Jan 12, 2019 Critics said the movie "tries to be high-minded" but the reality of what happens in Nigeria even today disputes the critics. Reality is that most audiences enjoy the movie. Not expecting much, I thought it was actually excellent. See more
Kylo S Jul 24, 2018 Critics seem to think this film is cliche and as always complain about realism, fact of the matter is it was entertaining, emotional and while it has its moments of cliches, it is certainly worth a watch... any normal person will enjoy it See more
Finn P Mar 16, 2018 Reading reviews after watching this years later, I can say with confidence, I don't know what these folks were smoking. In retrospect, this is a great film, hitting all the right notes? Racist? Not a chance. Stock Hollywood action? Nope. Reviewers, you need to work a lot harder-your job is too easy to begin with. See more
Kylo W Feb 10, 2018 Modern day African news brought to life on the screen graphically depicting the too often reality of conflict on that continent. Setting aside the impossible circumstances our hero’s escape, the story is worthy. Sometimes you have to break the rules to make a difference. See more
Finn R Jan 17, 2018 I really liked this movie... but hated the ending.. sorta bummed me out.
Anakin R Dec 28, 2017 outstanding movie, had me invested all the way through. I actually teared up at the end of the movie.
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Cast & Crew

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Antoine Fuqua

Director

Bruce Willis

Lt. A.K. Waters

Monica Bellucci

Dr. Lena Kendricks

Cole Hauser

James "Red" Atkins

Eamonn Walker

Ellis "Zee" Pettigrew

Johnny Messner

Kelly Lake

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Tears of the Sun

Bruce Willis stars as Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters in Revolution Studios' exciting action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. Bruce Willis stars as Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters in Revolution Studios' exciting action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. Bruce Willis stars as Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters in Revolution Studios' exciting action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Bruce Willis and Monica Bellucci star as Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and Dr. Lena Kendricks in Revolution Studios' epic action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. A scene from Revolution Studios' exciting action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. A scene from Revolution Studios' exciting action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. A scene from Revolution Studios' exciting action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. Dr. Kendricks (Bellucci) refuses to be airlifted out of western Africa until she helps escort a group of locals including Musa (Awaovieyi) & Patience (Busia) to political asylum at a nearby border. Antoine Fuqua, director of Revolution Studios' action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Bruce Willis chats with director Antoine Fuqua on the set of Revolution Studios' action adventure Tears of the Sun, a Columbia Pictures release. View more photos

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Synopsis The Nigerian government has fallen, and the country is on the verge of civil war. Lt. A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis) has been assigned to lead a team of soldiers into the Nigerian jungle to rescue Dr. Lena Kendricks (Monica Bellucci). When Waters and his team locate Kendricks, she tells them she won't leave her helpless patients to be slaughtered by rebels. The team incurs the wrath of both U.S. and Nigerian forces when they side with Kendricks and attempt to march the refugees to safety.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Producer
Mike Lobell, Arnold Rifkin, Ian Bryce
Screenwriter
Alex Lasker, Patrick Cirillo
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Revolution Studios
Rating
R (Some Brutality|Language|Strong War Violence)
Genre
Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 7, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.4M
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby SR, SDDS, Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby A
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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