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Terminator 2: Judgment Day
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James Cameron. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTen 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 mo…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
MoviHero lists July 3, 1991 as the release date for Terminator 2: Judgment Day. James Cameron is the listed director. The listed cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Edward Furlong as John Connor, Robert Patrick as T-1000. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 3, 1991
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 17m
DirectorJames Cameron
CastArnold Schwarzenegger as The Terminator, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Edward Furlong as John Connor, Robert Patrick as T-1000
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day runs 2h 17m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 15,133 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“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…”
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“I'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…”
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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…”
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“Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend.”
Viewer reaction
“So, it is time to review the last good Terminator movie.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Dreams of cataclysm, the end of the world are very common.”
“Hasta la vista, baby.”
Human slang brings a playful contrast to the machine's deadpan delivery.
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherT-1000T-1000 appears in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).Open character guide otherDr. SilbermanDr. Silberman appears in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).Open character guide otherJohn ConnorJohn Connor appears in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).Open character guide otherThe TerminatorThe Terminator appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1991-2015, portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherSarah ConnorSarah Connor runs from The Terminator to Terminator: Dark Fate with Linda Hamilton carrying the role across 3 films. This guide also includes Emilia Clarke portraying Sarah Connor in Terminator Genisys.Open character guide
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