The Sum of All Fears_
"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.
Director
Phil Alden Robinson
Starring
Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell
Box Office
$193.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Sum of All Fears earned $193.9M worldwide on a $68.0M budget — a 185% return on investment.
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Year context
The Sum of All Fears was released 24 years ago in 2002.
CAST (20)
Ben Affleck
Jack Ryan
Morgan Freeman
DCI William Cabot
James Cromwell
President Fowler
Liev Schreiber
John Clark
Bridget Moynahan
Dr. Cathy Muller
Alan Bates
Dressler
Ciarán Hinds
President Nemerov
Philip Baker Hall
Defense Secretary Becker
Ron Rifkin
Secretary of State Owens
Bruce McGill
National Security Advisor Revell
Colm Feore
Olson
Josef Sommer
Senator Jessup
Ken Jenkins
Admiral Pollack
Michael Byrne
Anatoli Grushkov
John Beasley
General Lasseter
Jamie Harrold
Dillon
IM
Ian Mongrain
Syrian Radar Operator
Russell Bobbitt
Israeli Pilot
AV
Al Vandecruys
US STRATCOM Colonel
RC
Richard Cohee
Mt. Weather General
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$68.0M
Budget
$193.9M
Revenue
+185%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Paramount Pictures
Mace Neufeld Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
124 min (2h 4m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (1,895 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$68,000,000
Box Office
$193,921,372
Profit
+$125,921,372
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sum of All Fears about?
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.
How long is The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears has a runtime of 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Who directed The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
Who stars in The Sum of All Fears?
The cast of The Sum of All Fears includes Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Liev Schreiber, Bridget Moynahan.
How much did The Sum of All Fears make at the box office?
The Sum of All Fears earned $193,921,372 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $68,000,000.
What is the rating of The Sum of All Fears?
The Sum of All Fears has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 1,895 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Action
Drama
KEYWORDS (18)
central intelligence agency (cia)
usa president
based on novel or book
atomic bomb
spy
cold war
intelligence
chechnya
intelligence agency
nuclear explosion
terrorism
jack ryan
ex military
russian president
baltimore, maryland
cia analyst
arms inspection
imminent threat