The Sum of All Fears
2002, English. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Phil Alden RobinsonDirector
- Ben AffleckJack Ryan
- Morgan FreemanDCI William Cabot
- James CromwellPresident Fowler
- Liev SchreiberJohn Clark
- Bridget MoynahanDr. Cathy Muller
- Alan BatesDressler
- Ciarán HindsPresident Nemerov
- Philip Baker HallDefense Secretary Becker
- Ron RifkinSecretary of State Owens
- Bruce McGillNational Security Advisor Revell
- Colm FeoreOlson
- Josef SommerSenator Jessup
Details
- Released
- 31 May 2002
- Country
- Canada, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Pyne, Paul Attanasio
- Budget
- $68M
- Box office
- $194M
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What The Sum of All Fears is based on
The Sum of All Fears is based on The Sum of All Fears, a 1991 novel by Tom Clancy.
Novel · 1991
The Sum of All Fears
By Tom Clancy
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The Sum of All Fears: quick answers
What should I watch before The Sum of All Fears?
Watch The Hunt for Red October (1990), Patriot Games (1992), and Clear and Present Danger (1994) first.
What comes after The Sum of All Fears?
Next in the series: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014).
Is The Sum of All Fears worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 2,093 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Sum of All Fears have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sum of All Fears. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sum of All Fears parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sum of All Fears is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sum of All Fears on?
The Sum of All Fears isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sum of All Fears?
If you liked The Sum of All Fears, try Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Clear and Present Danger, The Bourne Ultimatum.
Who directed The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears (2002) was directed by Phil Alden Robinson and stars Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell.
What is The Sum of All Fears based on?
The Sum of All Fears is based on The Sum of All Fears, a 1991 novel by Tom Clancy.