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The Terminator

7.719841h 48mMovieActionThrillerScience Fiction

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…

DirectorJames Cameron
WritersJames Cameron·Gale Anne Hurd
ProducersGale Anne Hurd·John Daly

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Cast · Directed by James Cameron

ASArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Terminator
MBMichael Biehn
Michael Biehn
Kyle Reese
LHLinda Hamilton
Linda Hamilton
Sarah Connor
PWPaul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Traxler
LHLance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Vukovich
RRRick Rossovich
Rick Rossovich
Matt
BMBess Motta
Bess Motta
Ginger
EBEarl Boen
Earl Boen
Silberman
DMDick Miller
Dick Miller
Pawnshop Clerk
SSShawn Schepps
Shawn Schepps
Nancy
BK
Bruce M. Kerner
Desk Sergeant
FCFranco Columbu
Franco Columbu
Future Terminator

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The Terminator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Terminator?

The Terminator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and AMC+ in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Terminator on Netflix?

Yes — The Terminator is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Terminator on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Terminator is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Terminator for free?

The Terminator is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to The Terminator?

Yes — The Terminator is followed by Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) in the Terminator Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Terminator?

The Terminator is the first film in the Terminator Collection.

Is The Terminator part of a trilogy?

No — The Terminator is part of the Terminator Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Terminator Collection?

There are 6 films in the Terminator Collection: The Terminator (1984), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Terminator Salvation (2009), Terminator Genisys (2015) and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019).