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Movie Info

TMDB Rating: ⭐ 7.7 (14,090 votes)
Release Date: October 26, 1984
Runtime: 108 minutes
Genres:
Thriller Action Science Fiction
Budget: $6,400,000
Revenue: $78,371,200
Original Language: English
Status: Released
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90%
Tomatometer
8.1/10
IMDb
995,226 votes

The Terminator

1984

Also known as: 🇹🇷 TR: Yok edici 🇬🇷 GR: Ο Εξολοθρευτής 🇭🇺 HU: A Halálosztó 🇩🇪 DE: Der Terminator 🇩🇪 DE: Terminator 1 🇪🇸 ES: Terminator Show more See all alternative titles →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $6,400,000
Revenue: $78,371,200
Profit $71,971,200
ROI +1124.6% (12.2x)

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A series of science-fiction films about the futuristic conflict between the humans led by John Connor and the Terminators that are made and controlled by Skynet, a self-aware super computer that started Armageddon and may indeed end humanity for good. Skynet's most well-known products in its genocidal goals are the various terminator models, such as the T-800 (Model 101).

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The Terminator is directed by James Cameron .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Terminator

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  • In the scene where the Terminator scans a phone book for 'Sarah Connor', viewers can spot multiple entries for 'Sarah Connor', showcasing the film's attention to detail and the impending threat.

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  • Arnold Schwarzenegger was not the first choice for the role of the Terminator; O.J. Simpson was considered for the role, but the producers felt he would not be believable as a killer.

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  • During the scene where the Terminator removes his damaged eye, the special effects team used a practical effect involving a prosthetic eye and a mixture of fake blood to achieve the gruesome look.

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  • In a scene where Sarah Connor is chased by the Terminator in a police car, the continuity error of the rearview mirror being intact in one shot and missing in the next was overlooked during filming.

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  • The Terminator's portrayal of time travel and its consequences has influenced numerous sci-fi films and TV shows, contributing to a wider cultural dialogue about technology and society.

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