Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
“The machines will rise.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer 1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Terminator
Nick Stahl
John Connor
Claire Danes
Kate Brewster
Kristanna Loken
T-X
Earl Boen
Dr. Peter Silberman
David Andrews
Robert Brewster
Carolyn Hennesy
Rich Woman
Jay Acovone
Cop - Westside Street
Mark Famiglietti
Scott Petersen
Moira Sinise
Betsy
Chopper Bernet
Chief Engineer
Christopher Lawford
Brewser's Aide
M.C. Gainey
Roadhouse Bouncer
Susan Merson
Roadhouse Clubgoer #1
Elizabeth Morehead
Roadhouse Clubgoer #2
Billy D. Lucas
Angry Man
Brian Sites
Bill Anderson
Alana Curry
Bill's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$435M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.17x
+$235M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Screenplay & Story
- John Brancato, Michael Ferris
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $435M
- Production Studios
- Intermedia Films, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions, C2 Pictures, Mostow/Lieberman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Mostow
John Brancato, Michael Ferris, Gale Anne Hurd, James Cameron, Tedi Sarafian
Marco Beltrami
Don Burgess, Ben Seresin
Nicolas De Toth, Neil Travis
Colin Wilson, Joel B. Michaels, Mario Kassar, Andrew G. Vajna, Hal Lieberman
Department Leadership Roster
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Colin Wilson
Producer
Jonathan Mostow
Director
Nicolas De Toth
Editor
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Jeff Mann
Production Design
Mario Kassar
Producer
Andrew G. Vajna
Producer
John Brancato
Screenplay
April Ferry
Costume Design
Michael Ferris
Screenplay
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Neil Travis
Editor
Hal Lieberman
Producer
Kenneth Nakada
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines about?
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.
Who directed Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Who stars in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
The principal cast of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Claire Danes, Kristanna Loken, Earl Boen.
When was Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines released and how long is it?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $435M at the worldwide box office (2.17 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines based on a book or true story?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gale Anne Hurd", Characters: "James Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines?
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).