Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Name: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Director: James Cameron
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 1991-07-03
Rating: 8.6

July 3, 1991· 2h 17m

Action Thriller Science Fiction

Directed by

James Cameron

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger Linda Hamilton Edward Furlong Robert Patrick Earl Boen Joe Morton +63 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.6

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.6

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

8 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Cyberdyne assault

9.2at 1h 32m

Lowest Moment

Getting to know John

7.8at 36m

Biggest Swing

The film jumps from minor criticisms of Edward Furlong's performance to universal acclaim for the Cyberdyne assault sequence

Terminator 2 maintains consistently high audience approval throughout, with particular praise for its groundbreaking effects, action sequences, and emotional depth. The film peaks during its major set pieces while maintaining strong sentiment even during quieter character moments, justifying its status as one of the greatest action films ever made.

8 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb