The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
The verdict
The Terminator has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It carries a 7.7/10 on TMDB across 15,158 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 108 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 48m on it?
1h 48m of English action with a thriller streak. With 15,158 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.7/10 that holds up over 15,158 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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?
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
James Cameron
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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