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 really tackles the fate…
1991 · ACTION, THRILLER, SCIENCE FICTION
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Ten years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000. Together with his mother Sarah, he fights to stop Skynet from triggering a nuclear apocalypse.
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day sits in the action corner of cinema. Ten years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000. Together with his mother Sarah, he fights to stop Skynet from triggering a nuclear apocalypse.
Directed by James Cameron. Lead cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong.
Clocking in at 2h 17m, 15,136 ratings average 8.2/10.
Worth your evening if action is your lane.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Terminator 2: Judgment Day details
- Release date
- July 1, 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
- US certification
- R
- Original language
- EN
- Budget
- $102,000,000
- Box office
- $517,814,175
- Director
- James Cameron
At a glance: Terminator 2: Judgment Day runs 2h 17m, was directed by James Cameron, opened in US cinemas on July 1, 1991, has 65 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.2/1015,146 ratings
Terminator 2: Judgment Day sits at 8.2 out of 10 from 15,146 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $517.8M.
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While 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 _Terminator_ movies…
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day — common questions
Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.2/10 from 15,136 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day and who stars in it?
Directed by James Cameron. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton.
How long is Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day runs 2h 17m.
Where can I watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
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When was Terminator 2: Judgment Day released?
1991-07-03 (Released).
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