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The Terminator (1984) — Release, Cast & Review Status

Directed by James Cameron · 1984 ·

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Is the Celluloid review available for The Terminator?

The Terminator opened on Oct 26, 1984, but Celluloid has not published a verified editorial rating or composite score yet. Release facts and viewing options remain available below.

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Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · M (Australia) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger , Michael Biehn , Linda Hamilton , Paul Winfield , Lance Henriksen , Rick Rossovich , Bess Motta , Earl Boen , Dick Miller , Shawn Schepps
Streaming
Prime Video, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as शवार्जेनेगर: द टर्मिनेटर Terminator: El exterminador Terminator O Exterminador do Futuro ターミネーター 터미네이터 终结者 魔鬼終結者

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Terminator by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Prime Video
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Prime Video
Turkey Prime Video, TV+
United Arab Emirates Netflix, Prime Video
United Kingdom Prime Video, ITVX
United States Prime Video, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Is a review available for The Terminator?

An editorial review is not yet available. The composite score is a separate measure. It requires an editorial rating and at least one independent rating input.

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?

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The Terminator: frequently asked questions

Does The Terminator have a Celluloid Score yet?

Not yet. The Terminator has been released, but its composite score is pending. Any available personal editorial rating is displayed separately on the film page.

Where can I watch The Terminator?

In the United States, The Terminator streams on Prime Video, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Terminator?

The Terminator runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is The Terminator rated?

The Terminator is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, M in Australia and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Terminator?

The Terminator is directed by James Cameron and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen.

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