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Mission: Impossible III (2006)

โ€œThe mission begins.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 7,872 votes 2h 6m pg-13 ActionAdventureThriller

#76 of 217 films from 2006 #808 of 2168 in action

Directed by J.J. Abrams ยท Written by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Bruce Geller

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Overview

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, an international broker of arms and information, who's as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear โ€“ including the woman Hunt loves.

Cast

Tom Cruiseas Ethan Hunt
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Owen Davian
Ving Rhamesas Luther
Billy Crudupas Musgrave
Michelle Monaghanas Julia
Jonathan Rhys Meyersas Declan
Keri Russellas Lindsey Farris
Maggie Qas Zhen
Simon Peggas Benji
Eddie Marsanas Brownway
Laurence Fishburneas Theodore Brassel
Bahar Soomekhas Davian's Translator
Jeff Chaseas Davian's Bodyguard
Michael Berry Jr.as Julia's Kidnapper

Facts

Release dateApril 25, 2006
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$150,000,000
Box office$398,479,497 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0317919

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Questions

How long is Mission: Impossible III?
Mission: Impossible III runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is Mission: Impossible III worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 7,872 votes, which places it #76 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 65%) and #808 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mission: Impossible III?
Mission: Impossible III was directed by J.J. Abrams. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
Who stars in Mission: Impossible III?
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt; Philip Seymour Hoffman as Owen Davian; Ving Rhames as Luther; Billy Crudup as Musgrave; Michelle Monaghan as Julia; Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Declan.
What is Mission: Impossible III rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mission: Impossible III?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6308.

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