Is The Terminator scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Terminator for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Terminator in the US?

The Terminator streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Terminator?

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

Is The Terminator suitable for kids?

The Terminator is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19841h 48mAction / Thriller / Science Fiction

The Terminator

Name: The Terminator
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1984-10-26
Duration: 108 min

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?

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The Terminator at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under action, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 4 free · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 15,263 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Terminator tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 15,263 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Terminator

Is The Terminator scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Terminator for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Terminator in the US?: The Terminator streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Terminator?: The Terminator runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is The Terminator suitable for kids?: The Terminator is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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