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Mission: Impossible III
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by J.J. Abrams. With Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRetired 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Mission: Impossible III.
MoviHero lists April 25, 2006 as the release date for Mission: Impossible III. J.J. Abrams is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Owen Davian, Ving Rhames as Luther, Billy Crudup as Musgrave. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 25, 2006
GenresAdventure · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 6m
DirectorJ.J. Abrams
CastTom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Owen Davian, Ving Rhames as Luther, Billy Crudup as Musgrave
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Mission: Impossible III runs 2h 6m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 7,972 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Mission: Impossible III
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Viewer reaction
“Mission: Impossible 3 gives the franchise something more than explosions and cool gadgets.”
Viewer reaction
“I would say it is the strongest entry of the first three Mission: Impossible films (the only ones I've seen to date).”
Viewer reaction
“Despite the introduction of the always annoying Simon Pegg, this is an huge improvement on the last instalment.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I've got a charge in my head, I'm going to die unless you kill me.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherOwen DavianOwen Davian in Mission: Impossible III (2006), played by Philip Seymour Hoffman.Open character guide otherLuther StickellLuther appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2006-2018, portrayed by Ving Rhames. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherBenjiBenji appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2006-2011, portrayed by Simon Pegg. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherEthan HuntEthan Hunt appears across 5 MoviHero films from 1996-2018, portrayed by Tom Cruise. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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