Movie · 2002
Is The Sum of All Fears based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Sum of All Fears is based on the book The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy (1991).
The Sum of All Fears is book 7 of the Ryanverse series.
The movie was released in 2002.
The book behind The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
by Tom Clancy · first published 1991 · science fiction, techno-thriller, political thriller
1991 novel by Tom Clancy.
Ryanverse: books in order
- Without Remorse (1987)
- Patriot Games (1987)
- Red Rabbit (2002)
- The Hunt for Red October (1984)
- The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988)
- Clear and Present Danger (1989)
- The Sum of All Fears (1991)
- Debt of Honor (1994)
- Executive Orders (1996)
- Rainbow Six (1998)
- The Bear and the Dragon (2000)
- The Teeth of the Tiger (2003)
- Dead or Alive (2010)
- Locked On (2011)
- Threat Vector (2012)
- Command Authority (2013)
- Support and Defend (2014)
- Full Force and Effect (2014)
- Under Fire (2015)
- Commander in Chief (2015)
- Duty and Honor (2016)
- True Faith and Allegiance (2016)
- Point of Contact (novel) (2017)
- Power and Empire (2017)
- Oath of Office
- Line of Sight (book) (2018)
- Enemy Contact
- Code of Honor
- Firing Point (2020)
Common questions
Is The Sum of All Fears based on a book?
Yes. The Sum of All Fears is based on the book The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy (1991).
Who wrote the book The Sum of All Fears is based on?
The Sum of All Fears was written by Tom Clancy and first published in 1991.
Is The Sum of All Fears part of a series?
Yes, it is book 7 in the Ryanverse series (4 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Without Remorse, book 1 of The Sum of All Fears. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Tom Clancy's books
- The Hunt for Red October (film, 1990)
- Clear and Present Danger (film, 1994)
- Patriot Games (film, 1992)