Jurassic Park III
Seen it?2001 | 92 min | Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Jurassic Park, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Amanda Kirby on an aerial tour of the infamous Isla Sorna. It isn't long before all hell breaks loose and the stranded wayfarers must fight for survival as a host of new -- and even more deadly -- dinosaurs try to make snacks of them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$369 million worldwide on a $93 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 532K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Johnston
- Sam NeillDr. Alan Grant
- William H. MacyPaul Kirby
- Téa LeoniAmanda Kirby
- Alessandro NivolaBilly Brennan
- Trevor MorganEric Kirby
- Michael JeterUdesky
- John DiehlCooper
- Bruce A. YoungNash
- Laura DernEllie
- Taylor NicholsMark