The Terminator (1984) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 90% |
| Metacritic | 84/100 |
| Director | James Cameron |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Rated | R |
| Cast | Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen |
"Your future is in its hands."
Should You Watch The Terminator?
With an IMDb score of 8.1, The Terminator is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 90% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.
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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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 8.1/10 from 14,404 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 90% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 84/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 7.7/10 from 14,404 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Terminator's IMDb rating?
The Terminator (1984) has an IMDb rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 14,404 user votes.
Is The Terminator worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 8.1 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%, The Terminator is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator has a runtime of 108 min. It is rated R.
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