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Transporter 3 (2008)

“This time, the rules are the same. Except one.”

6.2/10 · 3,779 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ActionThrillerCrime

#150 of 219 films from 2008 #1467 of 2168 in action

Directed by Olivier Megaton · Written by Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen

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Overview

Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.

Cast

Jason Stathamas Frank Martin
Natalya Rudakovaas Valentina Vasilev
François Berléandas Inspector Tarconi
Robert Knepperas Johnson
Jeroen Krabbéas Leonid Vasilev
Alex Koboldas Leonid's Aide
David Atrakchias Malcom Manville
Yann Sundbergas Flag
Ériq Ebouaneyas Ice
David Kammenosas Driver Market
Silvio Simacas Mighty Joe
Oscar Relieras Thug / Driver
Timo Dierkesas Otto
Igor Koumpanas Cop Ukraine

Facts

Release dateNovember 26, 2008
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$109,000,000 (3.6× budget)
IMDbtt1129442

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Questions

How long is Transporter 3?
Transporter 3 runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Transporter 3 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 3,779 votes, which places it #150 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 32%) and #1467 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Transporter 3?
Transporter 3 was directed by Olivier Megaton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Colombiana (2011), The Last Days of American Crime (2020), Taken 2 (2012).
Who stars in Transporter 3?
Jason Statham as Frank Martin; Natalya Rudakova as Valentina Vasilev; François Berléand as Inspector Tarconi; Robert Knepper as Johnson; Jeroen Krabbé as Leonid Vasilev; Alex Kobold as Leonid's Aide.
What is Transporter 3 rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Transporter 3?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/230.

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