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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)

โ€œThe machines will rise.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 7,512 votes 1h 49m r ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#98 of 156 films from 2003 #1482 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jonathan Mostow ยท Written by Michael Ferris, John Brancato, Tedi Sarafian

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Overview

It's been 10 years since John Connor saved Earth from Judgment Day, and he's now living under the radar, steering clear of using anything Skynet can trace. That is, until he encounters T-X, a robotic assassin ordered to finish what T-1000 started. Good thing Connor's former nemesis, the Terminator, is back to aid the now-adult Connor โ€ฆ just like he promised.

Cast

Arnold Schwarzeneggeras The Terminator
Nick Stahlas John Connor
Claire Danesas Kate Brewster
Kristanna Lokenas T-X
Earl Boenas Dr. Peter Silberman
David Andrewsas Robert Brewster
Carolyn Hennesyas Rich Woman
Jay Acovoneas Cop - Westside Street
Mark Famigliettias Scott Petersen
Moira Siniseas Betsy
Chopper Bernetas Chief Engineer
Christopher Lawfordas Brewser's Aide
M.C. Gaineyas Roadhouse Bouncer
Susan Mersonas Roadhouse Clubgoer #1

Facts

Release dateJuly 2, 2003
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000,000
Box office$435,000,000 (2.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0181852

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Questions

How long is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 7,512 votes, which places it #98 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 38%) and #1482 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was directed by Jonathan Mostow. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Breakdown (1997), U-571 (2000), Surrogates (2009).
Who stars in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator; Nick Stahl as John Connor; Claire Danes as Kate Brewster; Kristanna Loken as T-X; Earl Boen as Dr. Peter Silberman; David Andrews as Robert Brewster.
What is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5002.

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