The Terminator
James Cameron
The Terminator is a action and science fiction movie released in 1984, directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton. It runs 1h 48min and is rated R in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 6 in the The Terminator collection. Also known as The Terminator 1. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Official synopsis
Your future is in its hands.
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?
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 03/25/1985
- Streaming · Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads available
Where to watch The Terminator
Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for The Terminator
Official Trailer · YouTube
Cast of The Terminator
30 actors
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Terminator
Michael Biehn
as Kyle Reese
Linda Hamilton
as Sarah Connor
Paul Winfield
as Traxler
Lance Henriksen
as Vukovich
Rick Rossovich
as Matt
Bess Motta
as Ginger
Earl Boen
as Silberman
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Dick Miller
as Pawnshop Clerk
Shawn Schepps
as Nancy
Bruce M. Kerner
as Desk Sergeant
Franco Columbu
as Future Terminator
Bill Paxton
as Punk Leader
Brad Rearden
as Punk
Brian Thompson
as Punk
William Wisher
as Policeman
Ken Fritz
as Policeman
Tom Oberhaus
as Policeman
Ed Dogans
as Cop in Alley
Joe Farago
as TV Anchorman
Hettie Lynne Hurtes
as TV Anchorwoman
Tony Mirelez
as Station Attendant
Philip Gordon
as Mexican Boy
Anthony Trujillo
as Mexican Boy
Stan Yale
as Derelict
Al Kahn
as Customer
Leslie Morris
as Customer
Hugh Farrington
as Customer
Harriet Medin
as Customer
Loree Frazier
as Customer
- Director
- James Cameron
- Cinematography
- Adam Greenberg
- Editing
- Mark Goldblatt
- Music
- Brad Fiedel
- Production
- Gale Anne Hurd
- Screenplay
- James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd
Where you've seen the cast of The Terminator
- Michael Biehn as Kyle Reese is also in Aliens (1986), Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) and The Divide (2012)
The Terminator movies in order
6 movies · in release order
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).
See the The Terminator franchise
Frequently asked questions about The Terminator
Where to watch The Terminator?
In Brazil, The Terminator is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Terminator on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is The Terminator on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, The Terminator was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Terminator?
The Terminator runs 1h 48min (108 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Terminator?
In Brazil, it is rated R.
What year did The Terminator come out?
The Terminator came out in 1984. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 03/25/1985.
How much did The Terminator gross?
The Terminator grossed US$ 78.4 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 6.4 million.
Is The Terminator part of a franchise?
Yes. It is movie 1 of 6 in the The Terminator collection. Also known as The Terminator 1. The story continues in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
The Terminator details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production companies
- Hemdale, Pacific Western
- Collection
- The Terminator · 1 of 6
- Budget
- US$ 6.4 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 78.4 million
- Official website
- www.20thcenturystudios.com
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