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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
428K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,080
274
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Home Video Trailer from Warner Home Video
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Dystopian Sci-FiTime TravelActionSci-Fi

John Connor must face a female Terminatrix with power over all the machines. But a new Terminator unit a T-850 sent back through time will guide him through the coming battle.John Connor must face a female Terminatrix with power over all the machines. But a new Terminator unit a T-850 sent back through time will guide him through the coming battle.John Connor must face a female Terminatrix with power over all the machines. But a new Terminator unit a T-850 sent back through time will guide him through the coming battle.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Mostow
  • Writers
    • John Brancato
    • Michael Ferris
    • Tedi Sarafian
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Nick Stahl
    • Kristanna Loken
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    428K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,080
    274
    • Director
      • Jonathan Mostow
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
      • Tedi Sarafian
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Nick Stahl
      • Kristanna Loken
    • 1.8KUser reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos13

    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
    Trailer 0:31
    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Clip 4:20
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Clip 4:20
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: I'll Drive
    Clip 1:08
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: I'll Drive
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: Don't You Remember Me?
    Clip 0:55
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: Don't You Remember Me?
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: She's Coming
    Clip 0:49
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: She's Coming
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: You Remind Me Of My Mother
    Clip 1:05
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: You Remind Me Of My Mother

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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
      • Michael Ferris
      • Tedi Sarafian
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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: [39:02] Katherine Brewster? Have you sustained injury?

      Kate Brewster: Drop dead, you asshole!

      Terminator: I am unable to comply.

    • Crazy credits
      During the initial opening credits, a wind can be heard blowing in the background.
    • 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.

    User reviews1.8K

    Featured review
    7/10

    I don't get why people over hate this movie

    Just as the title says, I truly dont understand why people hate this movie a lot, I think its fine and still really entertaining. Yes, from the 3 movies up to this point this one is the weakest, but that doesnt mean its bad. Yes, there are some moments in the story that feel weird, there are actually some plotpoints that are never adressed, it parodies itself a little bit too much, and etc. But the action is still pretty cool, the story while having its bunch of mistakes, its still very entertaining. I do hope more people appreciate it with the time.
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    • Jun 2, 2022
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Terminator 3: La rebelión de las máquinas
    • Filming locations
      • 33488 Crown Valley Roadd, Acton, California, USA([43:03]Terminator takes snacks and they refuel the truck)
    • Production companies
      • Intermedia Films
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 3. Produktions KG
      • C-2 Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Tech 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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