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The Terminator

The Terminator

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The Terminator
1984 1h 48m7.7

The Terminator

“Your future is in its hands.”

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In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?

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DirectorJames Cameron
ScreenplayJames Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd
StatusReleased
ReleasedOctober 26, 1984
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 48m
Budget$6M
Revenue$78M
Profit+$72M
Rating⭐ 7.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 8.1 / 10
Votes14,448
GenresAction, Thriller, Science Fiction
StudioHemdale, Pacific Western
CollectionThe Terminator Collection

Photos24

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Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Terminator

Michael Biehn

Michael Biehn

Kyle Reese

Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton

Sarah Connor

Paul Winfield

Paul Winfield

Traxler

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Vukovich

Rick Rossovich

Rick Rossovich

Matt

Bess Motta

Bess Motta

Ginger

Earl Boen

Earl Boen

Silberman

Dick Miller

Dick Miller

Pawnshop Clerk

Shawn Schepps

Shawn Schepps

Nancy

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Bruce M. Kerner

Desk Sergeant

Franco Columbu

Franco Columbu

Future Terminator

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Punk Leader

Brad Rearden

Brad Rearden

Punk

Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson

Punk

William Wisher

William Wisher

Policeman

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Ken Fritz

Policeman

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Tom Oberhaus

Policeman

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Ed Dogans

Cop in Alley

Joe Farago

Joe Farago

TV Anchorman

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Hettie Lynne Hurtes

TV Anchorwoman

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Tony Mirelez

Station Attendant

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Philip Gordon

Mexican Boy

🎭

Anthony Trujillo

Mexican Boy

🎭

Stan Yale

Derelict

🎭

Al Kahn

Customer

🎭

Leslie Morris

Customer

🎭

Hugh Farrington

Customer

Harriet Medin

Harriet Medin

Customer

🎭

Loree Frazier

Customer

🎭

James Ralston

Customer

Norman Friedman

Norman Friedman

Cleaning Man

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Barbara Powers

Ticket Taker

🎭

Wayne Stone

Tanker Driver

🎭

David Michels

Tanker Partner

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John E. Bristol

Phone Booth Man

Webster Williams

Webster Williams

Reporter

Patrick Pinney

Patrick Pinney

Bar Customer

🎭

Bill W. Richmond

Bartender

Chino 'Fats' Williams

Chino 'Fats' Williams

Truck Driver

Greg Robbins

Greg Robbins

Motel Customer

Marianne Muellerleile

Marianne Muellerleile

Wrong Sarah

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John Durban

Sentry

Marian Green

Marian Green

Dancer Shot by the Terminator (uncredited)

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J. Randolph Harrison

Policeman (uncredited)

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David Kristin

Punk (uncredited)

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Darrell Mapson

Bar Patron at Pay Phone with Sarah (uncredited)

John Stuart West

John Stuart West

MacDougal (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Terminator

Where can I watch The Terminator?

The Terminator (1984) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Terminator about?

In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance...

Who directed The Terminator?

The Terminator (1984) was directed by James Cameron. The film is a Action, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 48m, rated 7.7/10.

How long is The Terminator?

The Terminator runs 1h 48m (108 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.7/10 from 14,448 votes. Genre: Action, Thriller.

Is The Terminator worth watching?

The Terminator is rated 7.7/10 by 14,448 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Action and Thriller fans.