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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The Machines Will Rise.

20036.21h 49m

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 … just like he promised.

Directed by Jonathan Mostow
Written by John Brancato, Michael Ferris, Tedi Sarafian
Produced by Hal Lieberman, Joel B. Michaels, Mario Kassar
Box OfficeBudget: $200.0MRevenue: $435.0M

Top Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The Terminator

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

John Connor

Claire Danes

Claire Danes

Kate Brewster

Kristanna Loken

Kristanna Loken

T-X

Earl Boen

Earl Boen

Dr. Peter Silberman

David Andrews

David Andrews

Robert Brewster

Carolyn Hennesy

Carolyn Hennesy

Rich Woman

Jay Acovone

Jay Acovone

Cop - Westside Street

Mark Famiglietti

Mark Famiglietti

Scott Petersen

Moira Sinise

Moira Sinise

Betsy

Themes & Keywords

man vs machineartificial intelligence (a.i.)saving the worldleather jacketcyborgkiller robotdystopiananotechnologyrocket launcherveterinarianfire enginevillaintime travelpsychiatristurban settingfemale villainfirefighteraction hero2030sgood versus evil

About Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is a action, thriller, science fiction film released in 2003 exploring themes of man vs machine, artificial intelligence (a.i.), saving the world, leather jacket, cyborg, killer robot. Directed by Jonathan Mostow, it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes. 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.

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