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Terminus

7.3196135mMovieDocumentary

This fly on the wall-style documentary from 1961 won an Oscar for best documentary, and shows the changing patterns of human emotions during 24 hours in the life of Waterloo Station.

DirectorJohn Schlesinger
WriterJohn Schlesinger
ProducerEdgar Anstey

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Cast · Directed by John Schlesinger

PAPeggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Mother (uncredited)
GD
Gertrude Dickin
Woman Asking About Train (uncredited)
MLMargaret Lacey
Margaret Lacey
Elderly Lady at Lost Property Office (uncredited)
MP
Matthew Perry
Little Lost Boy (uncredited)
JSJohn Schlesinger
John Schlesinger
Passenger (uncredited)

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Which OTT platform streams Terminus?

Terminus is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Terminus on Netflix?

No, Terminus is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

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No, Terminus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

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Terminus is available to stream free (with ads) on BFI Player in United Kingdom.