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Mission: Impossible III

2006·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic667.2Rotten Tomatoes73%70%

Where to watch

NetflixParamount+KanopyHooplaMGM+

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Mission: Impossible III fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The mission begins.

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, an international broker of arms and information, who's as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear – including the woman Hunt loves.
High-Stakes Spy ThrillerAdrenaline-Fueled ActionGlobal EspionageIntense VillainSpectacular Set PiecesMasterful DirectionConspiracy & BetrayalRelentless PacingIconic Franchise Entry

Crew

Directed by:
J.J. Abrams, Vic Armstrong, Eddie Thorne
Written by:
J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Produced by:
Tom Cruise, Han Sanping, Bill Borden
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino, Michael Giacchino, Anna Behlmer

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Mission: Impossible III

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Where can I stream Mission: Impossible III legally?

NetflixParamount+KanopyHooplaMGM+Pluto TVTubi TV

Mission: Impossible III is included with a subscription to Netflix, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mission: Impossible III worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mission: Impossible III rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mission: Impossible III?

2 h 6 min

Mission: Impossible III runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mission: Impossible III?

Critics70
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Mission: Impossible III much the same way.

Was Mission: Impossible III a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$398 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $398 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Mission: Impossible III in?

EnglishGermanItalianChineseCzechcn

It was made in English, with some German, Italian, Chinese, Czech, cn. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Mission: Impossible III?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mission: Impossible III in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mission: Impossible III use?

Instant SedationHow We Got HereCutting the KnotTorture Is IneffectiveCPR: Clean, Pretty, ReliableAs You KnowAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneChekhov's GunLosing a Shoe in the StruggleOfficially Shortened TitleReasonable Authority FigureIndy Ployand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for Mission: Impossible III, including Instant Sedation, How We Got Here, Cutting the Knot.