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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

  • 20032003
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
406K
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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
406K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,289
137
  • Director
    • Jonathan Mostow
  • Writers
    • John Brancato(story by)
    • Michael Ferris(story by)
    • Tedi Sarafian(story by)
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Nick Stahl
    • Kristanna Loken
  • 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
    • 1.8KUser reviews
    • 151Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 24 nominations

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    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: I'll Drive
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    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: Don't You Remember Me?
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    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: She's Coming
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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)
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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
    Really underrated.
    I feel this movie gets a lot more hate than it deserves. Sure it may not be as good as the second one, and let's face it it's hard to top T2. But that doesn't make this a bad film. I actually like how John Connor is portrayed in this. Sure he's a bit whiny and a bit of a coward, but that's because he has not grown yet into the person he will be. He's unsure, and full of doubt. He has to grow.

    And this movie has one of the best movie trailers I've ever seen!
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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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