The Terminator
Directed by James Cameron
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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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
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Dick Miller
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Shawn Schepps
Nancy
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Terminator online?
As of September 19, 2026, The Terminator is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, and AMC in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Terminator on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, The Terminator is on Netflix in Canada. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy The Terminator online?
Yes. In United States, The Terminator can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Terminator?
As of September 19, 2026, The Terminator is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 19, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
