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Terminator Salvation
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by McG. With Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood.
6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
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6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAll grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots. But when Marcus Wright a…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Terminator Salvation.
MoviHero lists May 20, 2009 as the release date for Terminator Salvation. McG is the listed director. The listed cast includes Christian Bale as John Connor, Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright, Moon Bloodgood as Blair Williams, Helena Bonham Carter as Serena. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 20, 2009
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorMcG
CastChristian Bale as John Connor, Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright, Moon Bloodgood as Blair Williams, Helena Bonham Carter as Serena
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Terminator Salvation 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 Salvation runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: 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 4/10, suggesting a lighter 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: 6.1/10 from 7,329 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“So... this was awful. It was just kind of pointless, but at least (unlike the new ones that seem to want to destroy the Terminator…”
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“What can I say about Terminator Salvation? It's a decent addition to the Terminator series, but has major issues. Some would say that it is…”
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“What can I say about this movie, its amazing!”
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“I know that even amongst the rocky track record of the Terminatorfranchise, Terminator Salvation is not especially well-liked.”
Viewer reaction
“Wall-to-wall post-apocalyptic action needed more time to breathe The first couple of Terminator films are easily two of the greatest sci-fi/action flicks in history.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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