The Sum of All Fears

The Sum of All Fears

27,000 nuclear weapons. One is missing.

Directed by Phil Alden Robinson

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Mace Neufeld Productions

2002124 min6.4 / 10

A high-stakes geopolitical thriller built on nuclear paranoia and the fog of war, where miscommunication and distrust threaten global catastrophe.

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.

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  • Is The Sum of All Fears scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Sum of All Fears violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Sum of All Fears easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does The Sum of All Fears end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Sum of All Fears sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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