Tears of the Sun
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
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Frequently asked questions about Tears of the Sun
Where can I watch Tears of the Sun in the United States?
Tears of the Sun is available to stream on Netflix, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Tears of the Sun on Netflix?
Yes. Tears of the Sun is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Can I watch Tears of the Sun for free?
Tears of the Sun streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun stars Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser, Eamonn Walker, and Johnny Messner. Antoine Fuqua is the director.
How long is Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun runs 2h 1m (121 minutes).
When did Tears of the Sun come out?
Tears of the Sun was released on March 7, 2003.
Which studio made Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun was produced by Revolution Studios, Cheyenne Enterprises, and Michael Lobell Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun was made on a budget of $75,000,000.
How much did Tears of the Sun make at the box office?
Tears of the Sun grossed $86,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $75,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.