The Terminator
“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?
Where to watch The Terminator in United States
Can I watch The Terminator in United States? Yes — you can stream The Terminator in United States on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Terminator streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magenta TV+, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Canal+, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Atres Player, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Terminator
The Terminator is a 1984 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by James Cameron. The cast is led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 15300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Terminator was produced by Hemdale and Pacific Western and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 26, 1984, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $78 million worldwide.
- Director
- James Cameron
- Writers
- James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd
- Release date
- October 26, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $78 million
- Production
- Hemdale, Pacific Western
The Terminator cast & crew
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron and written by James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd.
The cast features Arnold Schwarzenegger as Terminator, Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Paul Winfield as Traxler, Lance Henriksen as Vukovich, and Rick Rossovich as Matt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brad Fiedel, cinematography is by Adam Greenberg, and it was produced by Gale Anne Hurd and Derek Gibson.
Is The Terminator worth watching?
The Terminator holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 15,308 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, The Terminator is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Terminator
In United States, you can stream The Terminator on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Terminator
Michael Biehn
Kyle Reese
Linda Hamilton
Sarah Connor
Paul Winfield
Traxler
Lance Henriksen
Vukovich
Rick Rossovich
Matt
Bess Motta
Ginger
Earl Boen
Silberman
Dick Miller
Pawnshop Clerk
Shawn Schepps
Nancy
Bruce M. Kerner
Desk Sergeant
Franco Columbu
Future Terminator
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The Terminator — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Terminator in United States?
The Terminator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Terminator on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Terminator is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Terminator in?
The Terminator is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Terminator rated?
The Terminator is rated R. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 15,308 ratings.
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