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The Terminator

Film · 1984

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 people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. James Cameronwriter · director
  2. Gale Anne Hurdwriter · producer
  3. Derek Gibsonexecutive producer
  4. John Dalyexecutive producer
  5. Mark Goldblatteditor
  6. Greg Robbinscasting director
  7. Stanzi Stokescasting director
  8. Brad Fiedelcomposer
  9. Adam Greenbergcinematographer
  10. Robert Randlesmusic supervisor

On screen

  1. Paul Winfieldlead actor
  2. Michael Biehnlead actor
  3. Linda Hamiltonlead actor
  4. Arnold Schwarzeneggerlead actor
  5. Bruce M. Kernersupporting actor
  6. Bess Mottasupporting actor
  7. Shawn Scheppssupporting actor
  8. Rick Rossovichsupporting actor
  9. Dick Millersupporting actor
  10. Earl Boensupporting actor
  11. Lance Henriksensupporting actor
  12. Greg Robbinsguest actor
  13. Al Kahnguest actor
  14. Barbara Powersguest actor
  15. Ed Dogansguest actor
  16. J. Randolph Harrisonguest actor
  17. John Durbanguest actor
  18. Ken Fritzguest actor
  19. Tom Oberhausguest actor
  20. Tony Mirelezguest actor
  21. Wayne Stoneguest actor
  22. Anthony Trujilloguest actor
  23. Bill W. Richmondguest actor
  24. David Kristinguest actor
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From the people who made The Terminator

164
  1. The Abyss1989 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Aliens1986 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  3. True Lies1994 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  4. The Return of the Living Dead1985 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  5. Platoon1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. Best Seller1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Salvador1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Avatar 52031 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Avatar 42029 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Criminal Law1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Hidden Agenda1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. Hoosiers1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. River's Edge1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. At Close Range1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. Rambo: First Blood Part II1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Titanic1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  17. Piranha II: The Spawning1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  18. Avatar: The Way of Water2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Avatar2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Ghosts of the Abyss2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  21. Avatar: Fire and Ash2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Capturing Avatar2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Dark Angel2000 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  24. Alita: Battle Angel2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Strange Days1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital Filmmaking2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Miracle Mile1989 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  28. Alien Nation1988 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  29. Point Break1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. The Falcon and the Snowman1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Sanctum2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Dead Heat1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Tremors1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Vampire's Kiss1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. Armageddon1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  37. True Lies2023 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  38. Commando1985 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  39. Yellowbeard1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. The Punisher1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Brian May's Brief History of 3D2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  43. Exorcist: The Beginning2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  45. Dante's Peak1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  46. Piranha1978 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. Humanoids from the Deep1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  56. The Serpent and the Rainbow1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  57. The Last Boy Scout1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  59. Innerspace1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  65. Predator 21990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  67. Showgirls1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  78. Starship Troopers1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  106. The Ghost and the Darkness1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  108. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and Us2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  139. Punisher: War Zone2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  142. The Movies That Made Us2019 · TV seriesNotable· 4 shared
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  164. George Lucas: Creating an Empire2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Stan Lee's Superhero KindergartenArnold Schwarzenegger2021 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  2. Navy SealsMichael BiehnRick Rossovich1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. ArnoldLinda HamiltonArnold Schwarzenegger2023 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  4. Last Action HeroArnold Schwarzenegger1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. DrumlineShawn Schepps2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Mr. DestinyLinda Hamilton1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. White DogPaul Winfield1982 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  8. BereavementMichael Biehn2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Encino ManShawn Schepps1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Damnation AlleyPaul Winfield1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. The DivideMichael Biehn2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. TombstoneMichael Biehn1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  13. The Seventh SignMichael Biehn1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Batman Beyond: The MovieLinda Hamilton1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. King Kong LivesLinda Hamilton1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Shadow ConspiracyLinda Hamilton1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Black Moon RisingLinda Hamilton1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Son in LawShawn Schepps1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Children of the CornLinda Hamilton1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Cherry FallsMichael Biehn2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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    Tough Guise: Violence, Media & the Crisis in MasculinityArnold Schwarzenegger1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Killing GuntherArnold Schwarzenegger2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. DC Showcase: Jonah HexLinda Hamilton2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. PunctureMichael Biehn2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. HavocMichael Biehn2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. K2Michael Biehn1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Stay HungryArnold Schwarzenegger1976 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  28. FUBARArnold Schwarzenegger2023 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  29. The VillainArnold Schwarzenegger1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Predator: Killer of KillersMichael Biehn2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. The Running ManArnold Schwarzenegger1987 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  32. Andre the GiantArnold Schwarzenegger2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Pumping IronArnold Schwarzenegger1977 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. Terminator 2: Judgment Day1991 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  2. Terminator: Dark Fate2019 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines2003 · FilmStrong· 3 shared