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Jurassic Park III (2001)

Jurassic Park III is the third film in the series and takes place four years after the events of The Lost World. The film follows the original protagonist Alan Grant and his new assistant/protege, Billy Brennan. When Grant's dig is in somewhat dire straits, a business proposition by two supposedly wealthy vacationers potentially changes his fortunes. Agreeing to give them a tour of the dinosaur-inhabited island, Isla Sorna, Grant soon realizes the true reason behind the trip is to find their missing son, putting them all in danger.

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Jurassic Park 3
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Adventure

Director
Joe Johnston
Release Date
July 18, 2001
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Writers
Alexander Payne
Runtime
92minutes
Franchise(s)
Jurassic Park
Budget
$93 million

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