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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Name: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Director: James Cameron
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 137 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Earl Boen

1991Dir. James Cameron2h 17m

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Runtime2h 17m

Released1991

Budget$102M

Box office$517.8M

DirectorJames Cameron

About This Movie

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a standout in the action and sci-fi genres, expertly directed by James Cameron. The pacing is relentless, with a perfect blend of tension and moments of quiet introspection. The practical effects, especially the liquid metal T-1000, are groundbreaking for their time and still hold up today. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the T-800, but it’s Linda Hamilton’s portrayal of Sarah Connor that really steals the show—she’s fierce and complex, layered with maternal instinct and a warrior spirit. Themes of fate vs. free will resonate throughout, making this more than just a typical action flick. It’s one of those sequels that expands the universe while deepening characters we thought we knew, and the score by Brad Fiedel is just notable.

Released on July 3, 1991, in the U.S.Won 4 Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects.Notable for extensive use of practical effects and animatronics.Budget of $102 million, grossed over $500 million worldwide.