Official movie poster for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), a action thriller film

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines(2003)

The machines will rise.

6.2(7,459)1h 49m2003-07-02
ActionThrillerScience Fiction

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Synopsis

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 … just like he promised.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) is a action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Mostow, released on July 2, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes and Kristanna Loken. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 7,459 ratings.

Director:
Jonathan Mostow
Writers:
Michael Ferris, John Brancato, James Cameron
Producers:
Hal Lieberman, Joel B. Michaels, Andrew G. Vajna
Cinematographer:
Don Burgess
Composer:
Marco Beltrami
Production:
Intermedia Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions, C2 Pictures, Mostow/Lieberman Productions
Budget:
$200,000,000
Revenue:
$435,000,000
Status:
Released

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 7,459 ratings.

DRDMovieMusings

7/10

SPOILERS Under-rated, worthy chapter to the story, with surprisingly provocative ideas and some stellar acting. While this movie admittedly has neither the grit of T1 nor the grand vision or pathos of T2, I'd like to share what I believe to be three elements which together cement T3's place in the canon of the Terminator franchise. The first is the way the actors acted the relationship between Connor and the T-800.…

Reviewed on April 2, 2017

Gimly

3/10

The worst _Terminator_ movie. Which seeing as what came after it is... Quite the burn. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._

Reviewed on March 20, 2020

CinemaSerf

5/10

Is it in the song "American Pie" where Don McLean sings "Fire is the Devil's only friend"? Well, I hate to contradict him, but I am afraid time travel is also one of his allies - especially when it is handled in quite such a derivative fashion as this. This time Arnie returns from the future to protect the under-the-radar drifter "Connor" (Nick Stahl) and his as yet unknown, future, wife "Kate" (Claire Danes) from…

Reviewed on June 2, 2022

GenerationofSwine

1/10

Well... I kind of feel like giving this 10 stars based on Salvation and, especially, Genisys. I mean, in retrospect, compared to those two, it actually feels like you are watching a really good movie doesn't it? It has a plot that actually makes sense, and, unlike Genisys, it fits into the greater Terminator story without changing everything just to, well, just to change the entire canon and story for the sake…

Reviewed on January 12, 2023

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Where can I watch Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines online?

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and AMC, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?

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The main cast of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes, Kristanna Loken and Earl Boen. The film was directed by Jonathan Mostow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines released?

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was released on July 2, 2003 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines worth watching?

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 7,459 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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