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The Expendables 3

2014Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic355.8Rotten Tomatoes32%48%

A pulse-pounding, violent action movie about war.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

New team. New attitude. New mission.

Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action Spectacle
  • Retro Military Thriller
  • Ensemble Cast Showcase
  • Old-School vs. New-Tech Dynamic
  • Explosive Set Pieces
  • Masculine Brotherhood
  • Straightforward Heroic Narrative
  • Franchise Continuation
  • Visceral Combat

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Patrick Hughes
Written by
Sylvester Stallone, Katrin Benedikt, Creighton Rothenberger
Produced by
John Thompson, Danny Lerner, Les Weldon
Music by
Brian Tyler

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Facts

August 7, 2014 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
August 7, 2014
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France, Germany
Budget
$95 million
Box office
$215 million
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Spy Catsuit, Motor Mouth, Real Life Writes the Plot +9

  • Spy Catsuit
  • Motor Mouth
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Old Hero, New Pals
  • And This Is for...
  • Actor Allusion
  • Bulletproof Vest
  • Fight Clubbing
  • Late-Arrival Spoiler
  • Blood Knight
  • Shout-Out
  • Oh, Crap!

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Expendables 3?"

Questions about The Expendables 3

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Where can I stream The Expendables 3?

MovieSphere+

In the United States, The Expendables 3 streams on MovieSphere+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is The Expendables 3 worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is The Expendables 3 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Expendables 3?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Expendables 3 use?

Spy CatsuitMotor MouthReal Life Writes the PlotOld Hero, New PalsAnd This Is for...Actor AllusionBulletproof VestFight ClubbingLate-Arrival SpoilerBlood KnightShout-OutOh, Crap!and 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Spy Catsuit, Motor Mouth, and Real Life Writes the Plot.