The Terminator poster

The Terminator

Your future is in its hands.

7.7(15,031)19841h 48m40

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?

  • TMDB

    7.7/10

    15,031 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$6.4M
Box office
$78.4M
Language
English
Part of The Terminator Collection · 6 films
  • man vs machine
  • artificial intelligence (a.i.)
  • saving the world
  • laser gun
  • cyborg
  • killer robot
  • shotgun
  • rebel
  • dystopia
  • villain
  • time travel
  • female protagonist

Top billed cast

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR26 Oct 1984
    • PhysicalRVHS10 Apr 1985
    • TVRHBO15 Sept 1985
    • PhysicalRDVD3 Sept 1997
    • PhysicalRBlu-ray20 Jun 2006
    • PhysicalR4K UHD Blu-ray19 Nov 2024
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical188 Nov 1985
    • Physical18VHS9 Feb 1987
    • Physical15DVD30 Nov 2000
    • Theatrical155 Mar 2001
    • Physical15Blu-ray18 Jun 2013
    • Theatrical1527 Apr 2015
    • Theatrical1540th Anniversary Re-release26 Jul 2024
    • Physical154k Ultra HD Blu-ray18 Nov 2024
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM20 Dec 1984
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical26 Oct 1984
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical18 Apr 1985
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1425 Mar 1985
  • ChileCL

    • Theatrical20 Jun 2015
  • ColombiaCO

    • Theatrical10 Apr 1985
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1515 Feb 1985
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalK-1615 Feb 1985
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTPVisa CNC 6018117 Apr 1985
    • PhysicalBlu-ray3 Oct 2012
    • TVCanal+ Grand Écran4 Dec 2025
    • TVRMC Story1 Mar 2026
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical16Filmverlag der Autoren15 Mar 1985
    • Physicalvideo (VCL)1 Oct 1985
    • TVRTL19 Apr 1992
    • Physical18DVD (MGM Home Entertainment)21 Feb 2001
    • Physical12 Nov 2010
    • Theatrical16Best of Cinema4 Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

When was The Terminator released?
The Terminator was released on 26 October 1984.
Where can I watch The Terminator online?
The Terminator is available on MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Terminator?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Terminator is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Terminator?
The Terminator holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 15,031 votes.
Who directed The Terminator?
The Terminator (1984) was directed by James Cameron.
How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator runs for 1h 48m.

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