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Terminator Salvation (2009)

โ€œThe end begins.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 7,261 votes 1h 55m pg-13 ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#168 of 242 films from 2009 #1578 of 2168 in action

Directed by McG ยท Written by John Brancato, Michael Ferris

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Overview

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.

Cast

Christian Baleas John Connor
Sam Worthingtonas Marcus Wright
Moon Bloodgoodas Blair Williams
Helena Bonham Carteras Serena
Anton Yelchinas Kyle Reese
Commonas Barnes
Zach McGowanas Soldier on Osprey
Bryce Dallas Howardas Kate Connor
Jane Alexanderas Virginia
Michael Ironsideas General Ashdown
Ivan G'Veraas General Losenko
Dorian Nkonoas David
Chris Browningas Morrison
Beth Baileyas Lisa

Facts

Release dateMay 20, 2009
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000,000
Box office$371,353,001 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0438488

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Questions

How long is Terminator Salvation?
Terminator Salvation runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Terminator Salvation worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 7,261 votes, which places it #168 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 31%) and #1578 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Terminator Salvation?
Terminator Salvation was directed by McG. Other well-rated titles by the same director: We Are Marshall (2006), Family Switch (2023), The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020).
Who stars in Terminator Salvation?
Christian Bale as John Connor; Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright; Moon Bloodgood as Blair Williams; Helena Bonham Carter as Serena; Anton Yelchin as Kyle Reese; Common as Barnes.
What is Terminator Salvation rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Terminator Salvation?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1377.

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