The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator is a 1984 action movie directed by James Cameron and Brad Fiedel, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton.
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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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?
When was The Terminator released?
The Terminator was released on 26 October 1984.
How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator runs 1h 48m.
Who made The Terminator?
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron, Brad Fiedel and Gale Anne Hurd.
Where can I watch The Terminator?
The Terminator is available on DirecTV On Demand, HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, MAX (Via Amazon Prime), MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime) and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Terminator
Stream: DirecTV On Demand, HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, MAX (Via Amazon Prime), MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime), YouTube TV
Watch free: Prime Video
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Fandango at Home, Google Play
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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