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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

Play trailer Poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III PG 1993 1h 35m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure Action Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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21% Tomatometer 29 Reviews 33% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Reporter April O'Neil (Paige Turco) purchases an ancient Japanese scepter that can cause those simultaneously holding it in different centuries to switch places in time. When she is transported to 16th-century Japan, her crime-fighting pals, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, pursue her. After landing in the past, the Turtles learn April has been captured by the villainous Lord Norinaga (Sab Shimono). To rescue her, they must team up with rebel leader Misu (Vivian Wu).
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Critics Consensus

It's a case of one sequel too many for the heroes in a half shell, with a tired time-travel plot gimmick failing to save the franchise from rapidly diminishing returns.

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Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Jan 11, 2023
1/4
This installation fails to capitalize on the charm of these characters, the plot is unintelligible and there are no jokes. Go to Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Aug 6, 2014
2/4
Less amateurish than the 1990 original, less embarrassing than the 1991 sequel (with its mind-boggling Vanilla Ice ninja-rap number), this may be the easiest installment in the series for parents to sit through. Go to Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Aug 6, 2014
2/4
The oversized terrapins are characteristically flip as they backflip through an unnecessarily muddled plot. Go to Full Review Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald Aug 17, 2021
2/4
The movie takes an excessively long time to cover short narrative ground, and the plot is muddled enough to confuse the target audience. Go to Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Apr 16, 2019
2/5
Ninja turtles travel to ancient Japan; some mild peril. Go to Full Review Malcolm L. Johnson Hartford Courant Jun 4, 2018
A little surprisingly, director-writer Stuart Gillard rises to the occasion with an often elegant film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 5 days ago Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III is a 1.5 star Movie! See more Easton B @Ebmoviemaster2026 Jul 29, 2026 DOG💩!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Joseph Tutorials T @OSCGJoseph Mar 27, 2026 55% yikessssssss why did they do this plot See more Alan A @RT82217290 Mar 12, 2026 Very fun movie. Love it See more Ben B. @Boldbravebigbenbrown Feb 25, 2026 While a far cry from TMMT 1 (and lesser so TMNT 2) I find this three-quel to be a fun, nostalgic romp in the Ninja Turtle canon. Sure...the lines are cheesy, the plot is a little flimsy, but overall it's fun, funny and a great one to watch with the fam. I like that they explored an entirely new plot direction that takes them away from the city but keeps the swashbuckling turtle charm. It's quintessentially 90s and a fun, albeit, looser conclusion to this era of Turtle movies. Watch it with your kids, you'll laugh AND wince! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Feb 13, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Read all reviews
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Stuart Gillard

Director

Elias Koteas

Casey Jones

Paige Turco

April O'Neil

Stuart Wilson

Walker

Vivian Wu

Mitsu

Sab Shimono

Lord Norinaga

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Movie Info

Synopsis Reporter April O'Neil (Paige Turco) purchases an ancient Japanese scepter that can cause those simultaneously holding it in different centuries to switch places in time. When she is transported to 16th-century Japan, her crime-fighting pals, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, pursue her. After landing in the past, the Turtles learn April has been captured by the villainous Lord Norinaga (Sab Shimono). To rescue her, they must team up with rebel leader Misu (Vivian Wu).
Director
Stuart Gillard
Producer
Thomas Gray, Kim Dawson, David Chan
Screenwriter
Stuart Gillard
Production Co
Golden Harvest Company, Image Comics, Golden Harvest Pictures (China)
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.3M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround
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