Tears of the Sun
“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.
Where to watch Tears of the Sun in United States
Can I watch Tears of the Sun in United States? Yes — you can stream Tears of the Sun in United States on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Tears of the Sun there. Availability last verified on September 10, 2026.
Where is Tears of the Sun streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel | — |
About Tears of the Sun
Tears of the Sun is a 2003 English-language war, action and drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua. The cast is led by Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Tears of the Sun was produced by Revolution Studios, Cheyenne Enterprises, and Michael Lobell Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 7, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $87 million worldwide.
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Writers
- Patrick Cirillo, Alex Lasker
- Release date
- March 7, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $87 million
- Production
- Revolution Studios, Cheyenne Enterprises, Michael Lobell Productions
Tears of the Sun cast & crew
Tears of the Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Patrick Cirillo and Alex Lasker.
The cast features Bruce Willis as Lieutenant A.K. Waters, Monica Bellucci as Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks, Cole Hauser as James 'Red' Atkins, Eamonn Walker as Ellis 'Zee' Pettigrew, Johnny Messner as Kelly Lake, and Nick Chinlund as Michael 'Slo' Slowenski.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lisa Gerrard, cinematography is by Mauro Fiore, and it was produced by Ian Bryce and Mike Lobell.
Is Tears of the Sun worth watching?
Tears of the Sun holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 2,698 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, action, and drama, Tears of the Sun is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tears of the Sun
In United States, you can stream Tears of the Sun on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Tears of the Sun
Bruce Willis
Lieutenant A.K. Waters
Monica Bellucci
Dr. Lena Fiore Kendricks
Cole Hauser
James 'Red' Atkins
Eamonn Walker
Ellis 'Zee' Pettigrew
Johnny Messner
Kelly Lake
Nick Chinlund
Michael 'Slo' Slowenski
Tom Skerritt
Captain Bill Rhodes
Akosua Busia
Patience
Peter Mensah
Terwase
Malick Bowens
Colonel Idris Sadick
Chad Smith
Jason 'Flea' Mabry
Charles Ingram
Demetrius 'Silk' Owens
Tears of the Sun — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tears of the Sun in United States?
Tears of the Sun is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Tears of the Sun on Netflix?
Yes — Tears of the Sun is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Tears of the Sun in?
Tears of the Sun is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Tears of the Sun rated?
Tears of the Sun is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 2,698 ratings.
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