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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)

R 109 min  -  Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   2 July 2003 (USA)
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John Connor is now in his 20's, and a female terminator, called T-X or Terminatrix, is after him. Another T-101 is sent back through time to protect John once again on the verge of the rise of the machines.

Director:

Jonathan Mostow

Writers:

James Cameron (characters), Gale Anne Hurd (characters), and 5 more credits »
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines -- John Connor is now in his 20's, and a female terminator, called T-X or Terminatrix, is after him. Another T-101 is sent back through time to protect John once again on the verge of the rise of the machines. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines -- John Connor is now in his 20's, and a female terminator, called T-X or Terminatrix, is after him. Another T-101 is sent back through time to protect John once again on the verge of the rise of the machines.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arnold Schwarzenegger ...
Nick Stahl ...
Claire Danes ...
Kristanna Loken ...
T-X
David Andrews David Andrews ...
Mark Famiglietti ...
Earl Boen Earl Boen ...
Moira Sinise Moira Sinise ...
Betsy (as Moira Harris)
Chopper Bernet ...
Christopher Lawford ...
Brewster's Aide (as Chris Lawford)
Carolyn Hennesy ...
Jay Acovone Jay Acovone ...
Cop - Westside Street
M.C. Gainey ...
Roadhouse Bouncer
Susan Merson ...
Roadhouse Clubgoer #1
Elizabeth Morehead Elizabeth Morehead ...
Roadhouse Clubgoer #1
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Storyline

More than 10 years after 'Terminator 2', John Connor now exists only as a drifter - living 'off the grid', so no more Terminators from the future can hunt him down. Unfortunately, SkyNet does send another one back - and this one is called the T-X, even more powerful & advanced than the dreaded T-1000. However, another CSM-101 Terminator is also sent back to protect John against the T-X. Now, Skynet is patiently assuming control of civilian computer systems, under the guise of a computer virus. John has also met his future wife, Kate Brewster, whose father - a U.S. Air Force General - is in charge of the military computer systems & is leery of up linking SkyNet. However, when the SkyNet virus infects the U.S military computers & leaves the country open to attack, the machines begin their horrific takeover. Soon a nuclear war will result - and the war against the machines will begin... Written by Derek O'Cain  

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Plot Keywords:

Future | Machine | Terminatrix | Drifter | Computer System  | See more »

Taglines:

The Machines Will Rise

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sci-fi violence and action, and for language and brief nudity See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Germany | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

T3 See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$44,041,440 (USA) (6 July 2003) (3504 Screens)

Gross:

$433,371,112 (Worldwide) (30 October 2003)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Production designer Jeff Mann admitted that surveillance monitors would probably not be located inside a particle accelerator room. But in order to have Kate and John see the T-X approaching on the monitor, they were put there anyway, hoping that the audience wouldn't care. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In the T-X POV shot where she examines Jose Barrerra's retina and name tag, his surname on the tag is spelled differently from how it is in the T-X's POV. (This may not be an error, however, as nametags often get misprinted. Ask any employee of a cheap chain store/restaurant.) See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
John Connor: [voiceover] The future has not been written. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves. I wish I could believe that. My name is John Connor, they tried to murder me before I was born, when I was 13 they tried again. Machines from the future. Terminators. All my life my mother told me the storm was coming...
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Crazy Credits

Jay Acovone is credited as Jay Acavone. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "NCIS: Road Kill (#6.10)" (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Party"
Written & Performed by Peter Beckett
Produced by Peter Beckett for Right Hook Productions See more »