The Terminator(1984)
“Your future is in its hands.”
Overview
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?
Director
James Cameron
Studio
Hemdale
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$78M
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Terminator
Michael Biehn
as Kyle Reese
Linda Hamilton
as Sarah Connor
Paul Winfield
as Traxler
Lance Henriksen
as Vukovich
Rick Rossovich
as Matt
Bess Motta
as Ginger
Earl Boen
as Silberman
Dick Miller
as Pawnshop Clerk
Shawn Schepps
as Nancy
Bruce M. Kerner
as Desk Sergeant
Franco Columbu
as Future Terminator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$78M
Production Companies
Hemdale • Pacific Western
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Terminator?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Terminator (1984).
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 and released in 1984. It is a action, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is The Terminator?▼
The Terminator has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Terminator?▼
The cast of The Terminator includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as Terminator, Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Paul Winfield as Traxler, Lance Henriksen as Vukovich and more.
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