Mission: Impossible III

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Mission: Impossible III

PG-13

2006

2h 6m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an international broker of arms and information, who is as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear -- including the woman Hunt loves.

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Critics Consensus

Fast-paced, with eye-popping stunts and special effects, the latest Mission: Impossible installment delivers everything an action fan could ask for. A thrilling summer popcorn flick.

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Christopher Kelly

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Abrams has put forth the most James Bond-like installment of the franchise, paying little attention to plausibility and even less to the laws of physics.

May 21, 2025

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

While the narrative...is a hit-and-miss affair, Abrams does succeed in giving depth to the film's complex, swarming cluster of personal relationships.

May 21, 2025

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In exchange for sitting through two hours of product placements and soul-deadening action sequences, we get a hectic tour of global hot spots and an illusory peek into the world of espionage.

Rated: C-

May 21, 2025

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Katherine Monk

Vancouver Sun

Director J.J. Abrams does a nice job making Cruise look heroic...without making it look like a fashion shoot -although, there are times when it's tough to tell- and he even has enough confidence to offer some quiet moments to push some emotional content.

Rated: 3/5

May 21, 2025

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Gary Wolcott

Tri-City Herald

Though it still is missing the cerebral touch and machinelike precision of Bruce Geller's original TV series, Abrams' restless camera and sharp editing give his movie an edge that was missing in the first two films...

Rated: B+

May 21, 2025

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Christopher Borrelli

Toledo Blade

There's nothing really wrong with Mission III - except that sneaking suspicion that no surprises and no margin of error is what Cruise...intended.

Rated: 3/5

May 21, 2025

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Real O

Underrated like all of the others.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/25

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Jeff P

Mission: Impossible III follows Ethan Hunt as he is pulled back into the world of espionage after trying to live a quieter life with the woman he loves. When an extremely dangerous arms dealer named Owen Davian kidnaps one of Ethan’s protégés, he is forced into a high-stakes mission that rapidly escalates into a personal battle involving his own wife. The film unravels with secrets, betrayals, and the constant fear that Ethan may not be able to protect the people he cares about most. This movie is full of twists, turns, and thrilling action that never lets up. It’s my favorite of the Mission: Impossible series and perhaps the best. The story is exciting and doesn’t slow down or lose you at any point. Tom Cruise’s intensity and emotion are pushed to the absolute max here, making every moment feel crucial. The supporting cast is also phenomenal. Philip Seymour Hoffman delivers one of the most chilling villains in the franchise with his calm but deadly presence. Billy Crudup is perfectly cast in a role that adds even more complexity and suspense to the plot. The team dynamic shines, the action sequences are top tier, and the stakes feel higher than ever. From start to finish, Mission: Impossible III is a gripping and hugely entertaining ride that stands tall as one of the best action thrillers out there. 84/100

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/21/25

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Logan G.

Mission Impossible 3 is a very underrated, action-packed thriller and one of my favorite in the series.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/25

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Kirstie W

My absolute favourite in the mission impossible series. Love it. Actors are brilliant I liked the story. It’s a nostalgic watch for me as I was Tom cruise obsessed as a teen and this was one of the first movies I saw of his in the movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/25

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André Ferreira F

Um filme bom. O Phillip Seymor Hoffman entrega uma ótima atuação, as cenas de ação são divertidas, porém a história do filme é um pouco "qualquer coisa" e a direção parece-me ligeiramente melhor do que a do segundo mas inferior à do primeiro (detesto o filtro que o filme usa, acho que muitas das vezes reduz a qualidade). (avaliação: 6/10)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Danuel W

This show really keeps you on the edge of your seat. Excellent showing from Tom Cruise!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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Ethan Hunt

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Synopsis

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an international broker of arms and information, who is as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear -- including the woman Hunt loves.

Director: J.J. Abrams
Producer: Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner
Screenwriter: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, J.J. Abrams
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: China Film Co-Production Corporation, Paramount Pictures, Cruise-Wagner Productions, Cinecittà, China Film Group Corporation (CFGC)
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Disturbing Images|Menace|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 5, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $133.4M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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