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rated 9

One of my favorite sci-fi movies. The plot was innovative and the actors are great!

2 years ago
kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

This very cool genre classic is essentially a sci-fi take on the slasher movie, with Arnie as the cyborg killer and Linda Hamilton as the final girl.

4 years ago
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Cast & Crew

James Cameron
Director
Lance Henriksen
As Vukovich
Dick Miller
As Pawnshop Clerk
Arnold Schwarzenegger
As Terminator
Michael Biehn
As Kyle Reese
Bill Paxton
As Punk Leader
Marian Green
As Dancer Shot by the Terminator (uncredited)

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What is The Terminator about? Toggle content

In a war-torn future where machines dominate, a relentless cyborg known as the Terminator is sent back to 1984 with a lethal mission: to kill Sarah Connor, the mother of humanity's only hope. As danger looms, a soldier from the future arrives to protect her and thwart the machine’s deadly pursuit. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, tension builds as Sarah navigates an unfamiliar reality filled with threats she cannot comprehend. With time running out and secrets unraveling, she must grapple with her destiny while clinging to survival. This gripping tale merges action and suspense, exploring themes of fate and resilience in face of overwhelming odds.

Where can I stream The Terminator? Toggle content

You can stream The Terminator on: Amazon Store

What movies are similar to The Terminator? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Terminator include Blade Runner, The Running Man, Mad Max 2, Predator, Firefox, Moonraker.