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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

  • 20032003
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  • 1h 49m
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6.3/10
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
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A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack.A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack.A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
396K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,168
104
  • Director
    • Jonathan Mostow
  • Writers
    • John Brancato(story by)
    • Michael Ferris(story by)
    • Tedi Sarafian(story by)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Nick Stahl
    • Kristanna Loken
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan Mostow
  • Writers
    • John Brancato(story by)
    • Michael Ferris(story by)
    • Tedi Sarafian(story by)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Nick Stahl
    • Kristanna Loken
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 283Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 24 nominations

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    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
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    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
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    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Who Nearly Starred in The Terminator Franchise?
    Video 4:38
    Who Nearly Starred in The Terminator Franchise?
    What Roles Has Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down?
    Video 3:34
    What Roles Has Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down?

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    Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Claire Danes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Nick Stahl in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Nick Stahl in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Claire Danes and Nick Stahl in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Claire Danes and Nick Stahl in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
    Claire Danes in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Terminator
    Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl
    • John Connor
    Kristanna Loken
    Kristanna Loken
    • T-X
    Claire Danes
    Claire Danes
    • Kate Brewster
    David Andrews
    David Andrews
    • Robert Brewster
    Mark Famiglietti
    Mark Famiglietti
    • Scott Petersen
    Earl Boen
    Earl Boen
    • Dr. Peter Silberman
    Moira Sinise
    Moira Sinise
    • Betsy
    • (as Moira Harris)
    Chopper Bernet
    Chopper Bernet
    • Chief Engineer
    Christopher Lawford
    Christopher Lawford
    • Brewster's Aide
    • (as Chris Lawford)
    Carolyn Hennesy
    Carolyn Hennesy
    • Rich Woman
    Jay Acovone
    Jay Acovone
    • Cop - Westside Street
    M.C. Gainey
    M.C. Gainey
    • Roadhouse Bouncer
    Susan Merson
    Susan Merson
    • Roadhouse Clubgoer #1
    Elizabeth Morehead
    Elizabeth Morehead
    • Roadhouse Clubgoer #1
    Jimmy Snyder
    • Male Stripper
    Billy D. Lucas
    Billy D. Lucas
    • Angry Man
    • (as Billy Lucas)
    Brian Sites
    Brian Sites
    • Bill Anderson
    • Director
      • Jonathan Mostow
    • Writers
      • John Brancato(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Michael Ferris(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Tedi Sarafian(story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The studios had long wanted to make a sequel to the previous Terminator films, but for a long time Arnold Schwarzenegger refused to do it unless James Cameron was directing. Cameron eventually told his friend to "just do it and ask for a shit-load of money," reasoning that the character was as much Schwarzenegger's as it was his. Schwarzenegger confirmed this in a talk-show interview, saying that when he asked, Cameron told him to "take the money and run".
    • Goofs
      (at around 30 mins) Having control of a vehicle's computer would not allow the car to be driven remotely, as the steering is completely mechanical (even power steering), and although some modern cars have a computer controlled throttle (not the cars in the movie though), the pedal would not depress (same goes for the brakes, clutch and gears).
    • Quotes

      Terminator: Katherine Brewster? Have you sustained injury?

      Kate Brewster: Drop dead, you asshole!

      Terminator: I am unable to comply.

    • Crazy credits
      Jay Acovone is credited as Jay Acavone.
    • Alternate versions
      The German TV version was edited for violence to gain a 'Not Under 12' rating. The cinema, and video versions are rated 'Not Under 16'.
    • Connections
      Edited into Smallville: Scare (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Macho Man
      Written by Henri Belolo, Jacques Morali, Peter Whitehead and Victor Willis (as Victor Edward Willis)

      Performed by The Village People

      Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises and Courtesy of Scorpio Music, S.A.

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    8/10
    The more I think about this movie, the more it grows on me.
    I didn't go to see this movie with very high expectations, because it has gotten such varied and sometimes disparaging reviews this forum. However, since I am an aspiring screenwriter and true cinema fan rather than simply a moviegoer, I decided to give this movie the benefit of the doubt. At the very least, I could end up writing a scathing attack on it.

    Instead, I have found that I enjoyed the movie as I watched it, saw some flaws, but have discovered that the more I think about it, the more I want to give it a higher rating than I initially did (7). The film's two major dramatic flaws, in my opinion, are: (1) An over-the-top chase scene that comes way too early in the script without sufficient build-up in suspense leading up to it; (2) A little too much campy humor recycled from the first two Terminator movies.

    The good outweighs the bad by a large margin. (1) The screenplay has some intriguing plot subtleties that grow on me after awhile, the most notable of which is the actual nature of the safe place. It could be the way it is for several possible reasons, some strategically favoring SkyNet, some the humans. Any of them could be spun into a major plot element for a sequel. The rest you'll just have to find yourself. (2) The character development of both John Connor and Kate Brewster is elegant, believable and moving, and also opens possibilities for future character development. (3) The plot is an interesting variation of the "Reluctant Hero" theme, which is a classic in literature and drama and always will be. John Connor is a hero who is almost an anti-hero. True, they could have sharpened his ambivalence a little (sacrificing some chase footage for it would have been an excellent trade, in my opinion). (4) The Terminatrix is a very good villain: She's young, she's sexy, and she's chillingly soulless. She is actually too smoothly sexy and physically perfect, but that makes sense when you consider that she has been created and programmed by other machines who, lacking the real-world experience of humans, can only base her appearance and humanoid behavior on their knowledge of human stereotypes.

    That last leads me to some thoughts about Arnie's character. He is clearly getting a little too old for a reprise of his customary youthful, physically perfect role in any sequel. If he is brought back in a sequel - and I hope he is - a good, imaginative screenwriter could really work with his advancing age and loss of physical perfection. Since he is programmed by humans with real human experience, he could be brought back as a deceptively older and less physically powerful character, but more psychologically sophisticated (more like a true human with a soul), and his deceptive physical appearance combined with his greater psychological sophistication could be his aces in the hole when his strength and nonhuman cyborg qualities are insufficient. In other words, he could be shaped into an amazing supporting hero in any sequel. Maybe I could write his role!
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    FAQ18

    • What is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines about?
    • Is 'The Terminator' series based on a book?
    • Why was the Terminator, model 101, sent back through time to a desert and not the city?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • T3
    • Filming locations
      • Arco AM/PM - 33488 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • C-2 Pictures
      • Intermedia Films
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 3. Produktions KG
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $150,371,112
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $44,041,440
      • Jul 6, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $433,371,112
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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