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The Terminator

R1h 48m1984James Cameron
IMDb: 8.1/10Rotten: 90%Metacritic: 84/100
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"Your future is in its hands."

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?

ActionThrillerScience FictionAdventureSci-Fi
Man Vs MachineArtificial Intelligence (a.i.)Saving The WorldLaser GunCyborgKiller RobotShotgunRebelDystopiaVillain

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Terminator (1984) 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 stars in The Terminator?

The Terminator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator), Michael Biehn (Kyle Reese), Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor), Paul Winfield (Traxler), Lance Henriksen (Vukovich). The film was directed by James Cameron.

How long is The Terminator?

The Terminator has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated R.

Is The Terminator worth watching?

The Terminator holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Action, Thriller, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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