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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot.
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T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye-popping visual effects, but what takes this sci-fi action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters.

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Nigella Lawson Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 21
A spectacular film. Go to Full Review
Kathy Huffhines Detroit Free Press Jun 29
6.285/10
"Terminator II," a weighty conglomeration of a few brilliantly realized ideas and many wrongheaded ones, is far beyond the mental capacities of a human critic. Go to Full Review
Susan Wloszczyna USA Today Dec 9
3/4
Mr. Muscle delivers the explosive goods in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. And director/producer/co-writer James Cameron once again puts the pedal to the metal cyborg and unloads a stunning arsenal of truly special effects. Go to Full Review
Marcelo Paredes Cinencuentro 2d
[James Cameron's] films place a star of mythical proportions like Schwarzenegger in thrilling situations that allow the viewer to clearly understand everything happening around him, enjoying the spectacle...[Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine 5d
5/5
A surprisingly personal film, considering it deals with futuristic robots, legendary leaders, and the world's end. The action may be massive, but the emotional core of the narrative lies in interpersonal relationships. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review
Bill Brownstein Montreal Gazette Jul 21
3.5/5
In action-movie terms, Terminator 2 has achieved meltdown: this is a thrill-junkie's dream. Go to Full Review
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joe 1d Fun to re-watch a classic in the theater See more George 3d An all time classic. One of the greatest movies of all time. See more Andres T 3d Saw this in the theater as a kid, and as an adult it hits differently. Still awesome, but it hits deeper now. Unbelievable film. See more Drew 3d James Cameron at his peak See more Ricardo 3d Movie was amazing in 3D! See more jacob 3d Best action movie ever, enough said See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot.
Director
James Cameron
Producer
Van Ling
Screenwriter
William Wisher Jr.
Distributor
Pioneer Entertainment, Live Video, Artisan Entertainment, TriStar Pictures
Production Co
Lightstorm Entertainment, Pacific Western, Carolco Pictures Inc., Le Studio Canal +
Rating
R (Strong Sci-Fi Action|Language|Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 3, 1991, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$552.8K
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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