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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
440K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,191
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kristanna Loken in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
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John Connor must face a female Terminator with power over all the machines. But a new Terminator unit, a T-850, is sent back through time to help guide him through the coming battle.John Connor must face a female Terminator with power over all the machines. But a new Terminator unit, a T-850, is sent back through time to help guide him through the coming battle.John Connor must face a female Terminator with power over all the machines. But a new Terminator unit, a T-850, is sent back through time to help 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
    440K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,191
    557
    • Director
      • Jonathan Mostow
    • Writers
      • John Brancato
      • Michael Ferris
      • Tedi Sarafian
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Nick Stahl
      • Kristanna Loken
    • 1.8KUser reviews
    • 145Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos13

    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
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    Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
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    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
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    Dark Fate for Terminator Franchise or a Requel That Works?
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: I'll Drive
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    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: I'll Drive
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: Don't You Remember Me?
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    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: Don't You Remember Me?
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: She's Coming
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    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: She's Coming
    Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines Scene: You Remind Me Of My Mother
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    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
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    Did you know

    • 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: Katherine Brewster? Have you sustained injury?
      • Kate Brewster: [from inside the back of the truck] Drop dead, you asshole!
      • Terminator: [closes the hatch and continues driving] 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
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      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.

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    FAQ20

    • What is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines about?
    • Why did Kate program the T-850 to only obey her commands but not John's?
    • Why were the strippers partying at the beginning of the movie at the time when the T-850 appeared from the future? Were the unaware of the situation with the virus?

    Details

    • 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 Road, 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

    • 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

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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