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The Terminator (1984)

Movie ★ 7.7 108 min

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?

James Cameron Writer Gale Anne Hurd Writer James Cameron Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 26, 1984
Runtime
108 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6.4M
Box office
$78.4M
IMDb
tt0088247
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English, Spanish
Studio
Hemdale, Pacific Western

Cast

Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991 ★ 8.2
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 2003 ★ 6.2
Terminator Genisys 2015 ★ 6.0
Terminator Salvation 2009 ★ 6.1
The Matrix Revolutions 2003 ★ 6.8
The 6th Day 2000 ★ 6.0
Ghost in the Shell 1995 ★ 7.9
Kill Command 2016 ★ 5.7
The Fifth Element 1997 ★ 7.6
Blade Runner 1982 ★ 7.9
Upgrade 2018 ★ 7.5
RoboCop 1987 ★ 7.4

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Frequently asked questions

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 movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?
Who directed The Terminator?
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in The Terminator?
The Terminator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield.
When was The Terminator released?
The Terminator is a 1984 action, thriller, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Terminator?
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