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.
- Director
- Writers
- Stars
- Awards
- 3 wins & 24 nominations
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Moira Sinise
- Betsyas Betsy
- (as Moira Harris)
Christopher Lawford
- Brewster's Aideas Brewster's Aide
- (as Chris Lawford)
Billy D. Lucas
- Angry Manas Angry Man
- (as Billy Lucas)
- Director
- Writers
- John Brancato(story by) (screenplay by)
- Michael Ferris(story by) (screenplay by)
- Tedi Sarafian(story by)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
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. Can the outdated CSM-101 Terminator eliminate the highly advanced T-X - or will a darker future await man following the nuclear attack? —Derek O'Cain
- Taglines
- Next Summer, the machines will rise.
- Genres
- Certificate
- 12A
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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 creditsJay Acovone is credited as Jay Acavone.
- Alternate versionsThe German TV version was edited for violence to gain a 'Not Under 12' rating. The cinema, and video versions are rated 'Not Under 16'.
- ConnectionsEdited into Smallville: Scare (2004)
- SoundtracksMacho 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.
Top review
Why the Hate?
I truly don't get the hate for this movie, unless you're one of those types that goes to comicon and asks questions about insanely obscure trivia to flaunt your vast knowledge of the T universe or writes erotic terminator fan-fiction from your mom's basement.
It's the least of the three terminators, yes. But the least in a series of such high quality and entertainment value that to suggest this is one of the worst sequels ever is just plain hyperbolic stupidity. One of the things I keep seeing mentioned is the less serious parts. What is wrong with some humor? It was hardly even close to enough to call it a comedy and none of it was bad enough to induce groans. T2, and even T1, had humorous bits but I don't hear complaints about them. I don't know what people were expecting. They act like this is the Phantom Menace of the Terminator franchise. Please.
It's got solid action (including one of the best destructive car chase sequences ever imho), it's exciting, it's got decent acting and effects. Get over your butthurt fanboy gripes and just enjoy it.
It's the least of the three terminators, yes. But the least in a series of such high quality and entertainment value that to suggest this is one of the worst sequels ever is just plain hyperbolic stupidity. One of the things I keep seeing mentioned is the less serious parts. What is wrong with some humor? It was hardly even close to enough to call it a comedy and none of it was bad enough to induce groans. T2, and even T1, had humorous bits but I don't hear complaints about them. I don't know what people were expecting. They act like this is the Phantom Menace of the Terminator franchise. Please.
It's got solid action (including one of the best destructive car chase sequences ever imho), it's exciting, it's got decent acting and effects. Get over your butthurt fanboy gripes and just enjoy it.
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- harbingerofapocalypse
- Jul 7, 2015
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- T3
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- 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
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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