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Three (2016): Ratings, Box Office, Ending & Where to Watch

Three (2016) movie poster

Three is a 2016 action thriller directed by Johnnie To. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $162.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10. Stream it on Fandor and Hi-YAH, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
8.1/10
worldwide gross
$162.7M
Metascore
71
Three (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Johnnie To
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Three About?

The premise of Three without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

While recovering in a hospital after a police sting, a criminal masterminds an elaborate escape with his associates. An obsessive police officer and a conflicted surgeon find themselves drawn into a dangerous standoff as the criminal's plan unfolds, threatening to plunge the hospital into chaos and exposing hidden agendas among those involved.

Three Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • billboard
  • ambiguous ending
  • small town
  • death of daughter
  • violence
  • revenge
  • thrown through a window
  • anger
  • fire
  • dark comedy
  • suicide by gunshot
  • loss of daughter
+38 more
  • molotov cocktail
  • single mother
  • police brutality
  • racist cop
  • suicide
  • coughing up blood
  • pancreatic cancer
  • pool hall
  • police station
  • rape
  • american flag
  • arson
  • suicide note
  • reference to oscar wilde
  • cancer patient
  • gay slur
  • advertising agency
  • gift shop
  • female protagonist
  • reference to donald sutherland
  • billboard on fire
  • feet on desk
  • hoodie
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • tv news
  • gun
  • police badge
  • cruelty
  • idaho
  • horse
  • grief
  • catholic priest
  • throwing someone out a window
  • breaking a glass door
  • fire extinguisher
  • overhearing a conversation
  • secretary
  • defenestration
Where to watch

Where to Watch Three

Stream it on Fandor and Hi-YAH, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Three

Directed by Johnnie To.

Ratings

Three Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Three 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.

Plot

Three Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Three from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mildred Hayes, played by Frances McDormand, is in a state of deep sorrow as she grapples with the traumatic loss of her teenage daughter, Angela, portrayed by Kathryn Newton, who was tragically assaulted and murdered seven months earlier. Frustrated by the lack of significant progress in the investigation into Angela’s death, Mildred takes a bold step to draw attention to her plight. ”** This audacious act provokes a strong backlash from the local community, including Sheriff Bill Willoughby, played by Woody Harrelson, and the overtly racist officer Jason Dixon, portrayed by Sam Rockwell. Adding to the tension is the community’s awareness of Willoughby’s terminal pancreatic cancer, making Mildred’s actions even more controversial, especially because Willoughby is generally respected as a good man.

Full summary

The whole story of Three, scene by scene, with the ending explained

Read the full summary
Box office

Three Box Office

Three grossed $162.7 million worldwide. $54.5 million came from the US and Canada and $108.2 million (67%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$162.7M

US & Canada
$54.5M
International
$108.2M
US & Canada 33% Rest of the world 67%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Three?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What prompts Mildred Hayes to rent the billboards?

Seen Three?

FAQ

Three FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Three, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Three?

Three runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Three released?

Three was released on June 24, 2016.

Who directed Three?

Three was directed by Johnnie To.

More films by Johnnie To

Where can I watch Three?

In the US, Three is streaming on Fandor, Hi-YAH and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Three make at the box office?

Three grossed $162.7 million worldwide ($54.5 million domestic, $108.2 million international).

How is Three rated?

Three has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 2.3/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Three have a post-credit scene?

No. Three has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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