The Terminator
“Your future is in its hands.”
Where to watch The Terminator in United States
The Terminator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About The Terminator
The Terminator is a 1984 movie in the Action, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 14,577 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Terminator in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Terminator trailer
Overview
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?
Top cast
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
Bill Paxton
Punk Leader
Brad Rearden
Punk
Brian Thompson
Punk
William Wisher
Policeman
Ken Fritz
Policeman
Tom Oberhaus
Policeman
Ed Dogans
Cop in Alley
Joe Farago
TV Anchorman
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Terminator in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Terminator on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex.
Is The Terminator on Netflix?+
The Terminator is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Terminator?+
The Terminator has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in The Terminator?+
The Terminator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton, Paul Winfield and Lance Henriksen.
When did The Terminator come out?+
The Terminator is a 1984 movie directed by James Cameron.
What genre is The Terminator?+
The Terminator is Action, Thriller and Science Fiction film.
Who directed The Terminator?+
The Terminator was directed by James Cameron.
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