2003 · movie · R · 2h 1m
Tears of the Sun
He was trained to follow orders. He became a hero by defying them.
Is Tears of the Sun on Netflix?
Yes. Tears of the Sun (2003) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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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How we got to 68.8
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.9/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 44 | none |
| Recency | 100 | none |
Tears of the Sun: common questions
Is Tears of the Sun on Netflix?
Yes. Tears of the Sun (2003) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun (2003) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is Tears of the Sun worth watching?
It scores 68.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun runs 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What is Tears of the Sun rated?
Tears of the Sun is rated R in the US.
Who is in Tears of the Sun?
Tears of the Sun stars Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser, Eamonn Walker.
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Availability last verified October 26, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.