Where can I watch The Terminator?

The Terminator is available on HBO Max in United States.

Is The Terminator worth watching?

The Terminator is acclaimed by critics with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who directed The Terminator?

The Terminator is directed by James Cameron.

What year is The Terminator from?

The Terminator was released in 1984. It runs 108 minutes.

1984 · 108 min

The Terminator

Name: The Terminator
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1984-10-26
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 90
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen

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?

Directed by James Cameron. 90% Rotten Tomatoes · 84/100 Metacritic · 8.1 IMDb. Available on HBO Max in United States.

Action Thriller Science Fiction

Critics

90%

Metacritic84/100

IMDb8.1/10

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Terminator?: The Terminator is available on HBO Max in United States.
Is The Terminator worth watching?: The Terminator is acclaimed by critics with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who directed The Terminator?: The Terminator is directed by James Cameron.
What year is The Terminator from?: The Terminator was released in 1984. It runs 108 minutes.

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Terminator

Michael Biehn

Kyle Reese

Linda Hamilton

Sarah Connor

Paul Winfield

Traxler

Lance Henriksen

Vukovich

Rick Rossovich

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Last updated: June 4, 2026