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The Terminator (1984)

Movie ★ 7.7 108 min

Action Thriller Science Fiction

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?

James Cameron Writer Gale Anne Hurd Writer James Cameron Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 26, 1984
Runtime
108 min
Rating
R
Budget
$6.4M
Box office
$78.4M
IMDb
tt0088247
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator Michael Biehn Michael Biehn Kyle Reese Linda Hamilton Linda Hamilton Sarah Connor Paul Winfield Paul Winfield Traxler Lance Henriksen Lance Henriksen Vukovich Rick Rossovich Rick Rossovich Matt Bess Motta Bess Motta Ginger Earl Boen Earl Boen Silberman Dick Miller Dick Miller Pawnshop Clerk Shawn Schepps Shawn Schepps Nancy Bruce M. Kerner Desk Sergeant Franco Columbu Franco Columbu Future Terminator Bill Paxton Bill Paxton Punk Leader Brad Rearden Brad Rearden Punk Brian Thompson Brian Thompson Punk William Wisher William Wisher Policeman Ken Fritz Policeman Tom Oberhaus Policeman

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Terminator?
The Terminator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield.
When was The Terminator released?
The Terminator is a 1984 action, thriller, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Terminator?
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