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    The Terminator

    Your future is in its hands.

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    ★ 7.7 /10 · 14,719 1h 48m·R
    ActionThrillerScience Fiction
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    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?

    DirectorJames Cameron
    WriterJames Cameron
    MusicBrad Fiedel
    Top billed

    Cast

    Arnold Schwarzenegger headshot
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    as Terminator
    Michael Biehn headshot
    Michael Biehn
    as Kyle Reese
    Linda Hamilton headshot
    Linda Hamilton
    as Sarah Connor
    Paul Winfield headshot
    Paul Winfield
    as Traxler
    Lance Henriksen headshot
    Lance Henriksen
    as Vukovich
    Rick Rossovich headshot
    Rick Rossovich
    as Matt
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    1984
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    1h 48m · 108 min
    Rating
    7.7 / 10 · 14,719 votes
    Certification
    R
    Genres
    Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Production
    Hemdale, Pacific Western
    Budget
    $6M
    Box office
    $78M
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    The Terminator is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max (the United States). Availability varies by region; the streaming services on this page reflect what's licensed in the United States as of the latest TMDB Watch Providers refresh.
    In the United States, The Terminator is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max with a standard subscription. Streaming rights vary by country, so the answer changes outside the United States · check the watch providers section above for live data in your region.
    The Terminator was released in 1984.
    Yes. The Terminator is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    The Terminator has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
    The Terminator has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 14,719 user votes (TMDB).
    The Terminator grossed approximately $78M worldwide against a production budget of $6M.
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