The Terminator(1984)
Your future is in its hands.
Synopsis
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?
Directed by James Cameron
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Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Terminator
Michael Biehn
Kyle Reese
Linda Hamilton
Sarah Connor
Paul Winfield
Traxler
Lance Henriksen
Vukovich
Rick Rossovich
Matt
Bess Motta
Ginger
Earl Boen
Silberman
Dick Miller
Pawnshop Clerk
Shawn Schepps
Nancy
Bruce M. Kerner
Desk Sergeant
Franco Columbu
Future Terminator
Bill Paxton
Punk Leader
Brad Rearden
Punk
Brian Thompson
Punk
William Wisher
Policeman
Ken Fritz
Policeman
Tom Oberhaus
Policeman
The Terminator — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Terminator?+
The Terminator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Terminator come out?+
The Terminator was released in 1984.
How long is The Terminator?+
The Terminator runs for 108 minutes (1 hour and 48 minutes).
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 and Lance Henriksen.
Is The Terminator worth watching?+
The Terminator holds a 7.7/10 rating from 15,272 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action, thriller and science fiction.
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