The Terminator
"Your future is in its hands."
Originally released in 1984. The Terminator is a action/thriller film. directed by James Cameron.
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, and Linda Hamilton
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (14,179 votes)
Budget
$6.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$78.4M
12.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,400,000
- Revenue
- $78,371,200
Production Companies
- Hemdale
- Pacific Western
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 insur...
Who directed The Terminator?
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron.
How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Terminator released?
The Terminator was released on October 26, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Terminator?
The main cast of The Terminator includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen.
Is The Terminator worth watching?
The Terminator has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 14,179 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.