Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

The machines will rise.

R 2003 · 109 min · ★ 6.2 (7K) · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

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

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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

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