Jurassic Park III (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.1

Jurassic Park III poster

Released in 2001, Jurassic Park III is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Joe Johnston, running about 92 minutes. “This time, it's not just a walk in the park!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Jurassic Park III stars Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant, William H. Macy as Paul Kirby, Téa Leoni as Amanda Kirby and Alessandro Nivola as Billy Brennan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jurassic Park III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $368.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jurassic Park III page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jurassic Park III tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jurassic Park III (2001)?
In US, Jurassic Park III is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jurassic Park III worth watching?
Jurassic Park III holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jurassic Park III?
Jurassic Park III stars Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola and Trevor Morgan.
When was Jurassic Park III released?
Jurassic Park III was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.