The Terminator

The Terminator (1984)★ 8.2/10

R · US · 107 min · October 26, 1984

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi

Directed by: James Cameron

Written by: James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, William Wisher

A cyborg assassin travels back in time to hunt Sarah Connor before she can give birth to the leader of the future's resistance, but a lone soldier is sent to protect her.

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LLucas.April 14, 2026
Straightforward but still pretty innovative. The story is well rounded and thought-out. Fun to watch. Cool explosions. Lots of gun violence.
SSammy_AtkinsonAugust 1, 2024
The director's creativity and depth imbue "The Terminator" with uniqueness. With a tight pacing, James Cameron poignantly expresses concerns about technological advancement, laying a solid foundation for the series. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator has since become iconic, leaving an indelible mark on film history.
AAudrey_RosaAugust 1, 2024
Written and directed by James Cameron, this classic dystopian sci-fi action film integrates elements of artificial intelligence, robots, apocalypse, romance, gunfights, and time travel, breathing new life into them. The cold-blooded, relentless killer machine, the poignant love story, and the unescapable time paradox are the film's highlights.
BBlitheee202March 24, 2021

A dangerous cyborg

This science fiction classic is not just the beginning of a franchise with many movies, it is also the story that made Arnold Schwarzenegger famous.
OOur Editor's ChoiceMarch 24, 2021

Cyborgs and motorcycles

One of the most iconic characters of sci-fi is also a motorized one. Its characteristic bad boy outfit makes him a respected as well as feared character.
IincurawMarch 24, 2021

Sci-fi's dark side

Arnold Schwarzenegger does not need to pretend to be intimidating, especially if he is performing a robot from the future. Biomechanical montages were a breakthrough in how androids were made in cinema.
CCinéfila ConsumidoraMarch 21, 2026
Uma daquelas obras marcantes que consagrou parte da cultura pop dos anos 80. Um filme que por trás de todas as perseguições e explosões, traz um questionamento sobre o quanto os seres humanos estão dispostos a depender cada vez mais do uso das máquinas e tecnologias. Isso sem contar as atuações e estética visual que dão ao filme um caráter único.
UUser-1455583380September 29, 2025
Contains spoilers
los humanos crearon terminatorr para destruir la humanidad Yon conor emvia un sopreviviente Kai quien debe proteger a Sara conor ya genesis emvia a un terminator para matar Sara conor pero Sara conor sobrevive y queda embarazada mientras que Kaiy muere y tambien el terminator.
DDaiana QuesadaJuly 14, 2025
Un cyborg asesino viaja del futuro para eliminar a Sarah Connor, la madre del líder de la resistencia humana. Con acción intensa y un tono oscuro, Terminator combina ciencia ficción y suspenso, consolidando a Arnold Schwarzenegger como un ícono imparable
SSara Elisabet MacarioSeptember 30, 2024
Está bueno las películas de terminarto
CCamila_NelsonAugust 4, 2024
A criatividade e a profundidade do diretor conferem a "Exterminador do Futuro" uma singularidade. Com um ritmo tenso, James Cameron expressa preocupações sobre o avanço tecnológico, estabelecendo uma base sólida para a série. O protagonista de Schwarzenegger se tornou icônico, deixando uma marca na história do cinema.
AAngie_BeckerAugust 4, 2024
Escrito e dirigido por James Cameron, este clássico filme distópico integra elementos de inteligência artificial, robôs, apocalipse, romance, tiroteios e viagem no tempo, dando um novo ar a eles. A máquina assassina implacável e de sangue frio, a comovente história de amor e o paradoxo temporal inescapável são os destaques.

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