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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

  • 1991
  • R
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.2M
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Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son, John Connor, from a more advanced cyborg.
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A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.

  • Director
    • James Cameron
  • Writers
    • James Cameron
    • William Wisher
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Edward Furlong
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    1.2M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    319
    71
    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writers
      • James Cameron
      • William Wisher
    • Stars
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
      • Linda Hamilton
      • Edward Furlong
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 224Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #28
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 39 wins & 33 nominations total

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • The Terminator
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Sarah Connor
    Edward Furlong
    Edward Furlong
    • John Connor
    Robert Patrick
    Robert Patrick
    • T-1000
    Earl Boen
    Earl Boen
    • Dr. Silberman
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Miles Dyson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    S. Epatha Merkerson
    • Tarissa Dyson
    Castulo Guerra
    Castulo Guerra
    • Enrique Salceda
    Danny Cooksey
    Danny Cooksey
    • Tim
    Jenette Goldstein
    Jenette Goldstein
    • Janelle Voight
    Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley
    • Todd Voight
    Leslie Hamilton Gearren
    • Twin Sarah
    Ken Gibbel
    • Douglas
    Robert Winley
    Robert Winley
    • Cigar Biker
    Pete Schrum
    Pete Schrum
    • Lloyd
    Shane Wilder
    • Trucker
    Michael Edwards
    Michael Edwards
    • Old John Connor
    Jared Lounsbery
    • Kid
    • Director
      • James Cameron
    • Writers
      • James Cameron
      • William Wisher
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Robert Patrick undertook a rigorous running regime and practiced breathing only through his nose, in order to appear to be a cyborg that could run at high speeds without showing fatigue. He had trained so hard that he was able to catch up to Edward Furlong on his dirt bike with ease.
    • Goofs
      When the Terminator uses the M79 "Thumper" Grenade Launcher to blast open a door at Cyberdyne he is only standing about 10 ft away from the door and it explodes magnificently. This is impossible as the 40mm HE (High Explosive) rounds fired from this weapon do not arm themselves until they have traveled 30 meters (approx 90 feet). So the round would have simply dented the door or punched a 40mm size hole in it depending on the material the door was made of.
    • Quotes

      The Terminator: Hasta la vista, baby.

    • Crazy credits
      Play the Nintendo Game from Acclaim/Lin Entertainment
    • Alternate versions
      On the 'Ultimate Edition' DVD as well as the 'Skynet Edition' Blu-ray, there are three versions of the film, albeit only two at the menu, the Theatrical and Special Edition versions. However, highlighting the 'Special Edition' option and keying in '82997' (August 29, 1997), will open a Extended Special Edition Option, with the T-1000 searching John's room and an Alternate ending added on and replaced. Some DVD players may need to push ENTER between each digit.
    • Connections
      Edited into Lethal Enforcers (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      You Could Be Mine
      Performed by Guns N' Roses
      Written by Izzy Stradlin and Axl Rose
      Published by Guns N' Roses Music (ASCAP)
      Courtesy of Geffen Records

    User reviews1.6K

    Featured review
    10/10

    Movie that everyone should see!

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    WOW! The best word that describes this movie is "wow"! Not only to say that this is the best Action movie of all time, this is probably one of the greatest movies ever made . The people in my country watched this film when there where limited VHS cassettes at all. And again, my favorite Director did an timeless epic-masterpiece. Yes, an epic. Every scene in this movie is beyond the perfection. The timeless plot. Groundbreaking effects. Unforgettable "Hasta la vista, baby." .

    Perfect direction for a sci-fix action film. When the action starts, you're in for the ride of your life. There never be the same movie like T2. What else I can say about this film? A Must see for everyone.
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    • Mar 12, 2008
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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Official site (3D re-release) (Germany)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El Exterminator 2
    • Filming locations
      • Bayside Parkway & Gateway Boulevard, Fremont, California, USA(Cyberdyne, Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Pictures
      • Pacific Western
      • Lightstorm Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $102,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $205,881,154
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,765,506
      • Jul 7, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $517,778,573
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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