Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A cyborg from the future, 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.
Directed by James Cameron · Action · Adventure · Sci-Fi · 137 min · 1991
Trailer
Director
James Cameron
Writer
James Cameron, William Wisher
Studio
Carolco Pictures / Pacific Western Productions / Lightstorm Entertainment / Le Studio Canal+
Release
03 Jul 1991
Runtime
137 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Full Plot
Over ten years have passed since the first machine called The Terminator tried to kill Sarah Connor and her unborn son, John. The man who will become the future leader of the human resistance against the Machines is now a healthy young boy. However, another Terminator, called the T-1000, is sent back through time by the self-aware computer system, Skynet. This new Terminator is more advanced and more powerful than its predecessor and its mission is to kill John Connor when he's still a child. However, Sarah and John do not have to face the threat of the T-1000 alone. Another Terminator (identical to the same model that tried and failed to kill Sarah Connor in 1984) is also sent back through time to protect them. While John teaches the Terminator about humanity, Sarah tries to prevent the creation of Skynet and the Machines.
Cast & Characters
the Terminator: a reprogrammed Model 101 Series 800 "T-800" Terminator that is composed of human tissue over a metal endoskeleton
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sarah Connor: a self-trained soldier who is dedicated to preventing the rise of Skynet
Linda Hamilton
John Connor: Sarah's son who is destined to lead the human resistance in opposition to Skynet
Edward Furlong
T-1000: an advanced, shape-shifting prototype Terminator composed of liquid metal
Robert Patrick
Dr. Peter Silberman: Sarah's doctor at Pescadero State Hospital
Earl Boen
Miles Bennett Dyson: director of special projects at Cyberdyne Systems Corporation
Joe Morton
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $102.0M, Terminator 2: Judgment Day has grossed $517.8M worldwide — about 5.1x its budget.
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day is part of TMDb's "The Terminator Collection."
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James Cameron has directed 4 films in our catalog, including The Terminator, Avatar: Fire and Ash.
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Dennis Muren managed CGI effects at ILM
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Stan Winston Studio created prosthetics and animatronics
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Fantasy II Film Effects developed miniatures and optical effects
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Pacific Data Images and Video Image provided additional visual effects
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Critical Assessment
Terminator 2: Judgment Day holds 8.6/10 on IMDb (1,282,391 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75/100 on Metacritic.
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Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.6/10 on IMDb (1,282,391 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terminator 2: Judgment Day's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day holds a 90% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Terminator 2: Judgment Day's IMDb rating?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day has a 8.6/10 rating on IMDb from 1,282,391 votes.
What is Terminator 2: Judgment Day's Metacritic score?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day has a Metascore of 75/100 on Metacritic.
Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day good? What are critics saying?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day holds 8.6/10 on IMDb (1,282,391 votes), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Terminator 2: Judgment Day?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day has a runtime of 137 min.
Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was directed by James Cameron.
Where can I watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day?+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is available to stream, rent, or buy on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex, Paramount Plus, Sky Go, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, JustWatch TV, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is overwhelmingly positive, with many considering it one of the greatest films of all time. Reviewers praise its engaging story, impressive action sequences, and memorable cast, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Edward Furlong. Some also note that the film's success may have been overshadowed by a perceived decline in quality following the first "Terminator" movie, but it remains a masterpiece of science fiction action cinema.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Terminator 2 is basically one of the greatest films of all time, its an absolute must watch if you like Science Fiction, Action, or even Comedy films. It could have been so bad, but the film somehow pulls it off with crazy stunts, an amazing cast and a great story. The film reall…
zag · 10/10While I am in that minority which believes it is actually the first _Terminator_ movie which is the best of the franchise, don't let that for one minute convince you I don't absolutely love _Judgement Day_. It's honestly pretty crazy to me how just bonkers good these first two _T…
Gimly · 9/10Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend. This is everything the original was turned up one notch. Now Arnold is a caring unfeeling robot, and we missed a whole movie where Sarah Connor went hard into training. This has twists, escapes, a liquid terminator, better special…
Kamurai · 8/10So, it is time to review the last good Terminator movie. When T3 came out, I swear that people forgot it was even released... but at least it felt like it belonged in the Terminator franchise. When Salvation dropped, it felt like it fit as well, but it was an MCG film, so it also…
GenerationofSwine · 10/10Behold what we like to call the Greatest Action Movie Ever Made, and for good reason. For me this sits without a doubt as one of the best movies (and movie sequels) I've ever seen. The action scenes, action set pieces, practical (and visual) effects are truly incredible for their…
BryceSpencer · 10/10I'm never really a fan of kids in movies, but Edward Furlong turns in some attitude here with his performance as the ten year old "John Connor". Turns out that he is the target of the the latest "Skynet" plot to destroy the resistance to their impending world domination (in a wor…
CinemaSerf · 7/10"_I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle._" Just when you think the first one was great, this masterpiece shows up. Everything gets amped up in a good way. I will never forget watching this for the first time and thinking "how does it all look so damn cool?!" The fir…
Narate · 10/1091/100 A bit more than a decade after the events of "The Terminator", two cyborgs are sent back in time to find their target, John Connors - an old style terminator to protect and a liquid metal terminator to kill. After the huge success of the first film, the sky was the limit o…
Dr Nostromo · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
If this movie came out today it would make three billion dollars.
@TheAngryCanary · 1461 likesYou watch this film today, and it still doesn't look dated, over the top, or trying too hard. Masterpiece.
@_-MiamiVice-_ · 86 likes"The terminator" (1984) 100℅ masterpiece! "The terminator 2" (1991) 101℅ masterpiece!
@eleftheriaeleftheria3302 · 184 likesOne of the greatest movies ever made hand down.
@azard3 · 1352 likesstill to this day, the best action movie ever made
@markconiglio7769 · 427 likesI was 19 when T2 was first released. I saw it multiple times. It totally blew me away, it was an incredibly awesome film.
@audience2 · 119 likesThis is the greatest film of all time. No MCU film can touch this masterpiece. 💪
@chrisvasquez800 · 269 likesIt looks to me that the 90s was the most epic decade I'm about to see. What a great number of really beautiful movies and music was done at that time. Maybe I'm getting older, I'm never tired to come back to these music or movies....
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