Terminator 2: Judgment Day
“It's nothing personal.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Terminator
Linda Hamilton
Sarah Connor
Edward Furlong
John Connor
Robert Patrick
T-1000
Earl Boen
Dr. Silberman
Joe Morton
Miles Dyson
S. Epatha Merkerson
Tarissa Dyson
Castulo Guerra
Enrique Salceda
Danny Cooksey
Tim
Jenette Goldstein
Janelle Voight
Xander Berkeley
Todd Voight
Leslie Hamilton Gearren
Twin Sarah
Ken Gibbel
Douglas
Robert Winley
Cigar Biker
Pete Schrum
Lloyd
Shane Wilder
Trucker
Michael Edwards
Old John Connor
Jared Lounsbery
Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Digital Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$102M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$517.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.08x
+$415.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cameron
- Screenplay & Story
- William Wisher, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $102M
- Worldwide Gross
- $517.8M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Pacific Western, Lightstorm Entertainment, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cameron
William Wisher, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd
Brad Fiedel
Adam Greenberg, Mike Benson, David L. Butler
Conrad Buff IV, Richard A. Harris, Mark Goldblatt
Gale Anne Hurd, Mario Kassar, James Cameron, Van Ling
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Buff IV
Editor
William Wisher
Writer
James Cameron
Producer
James Cameron
Director
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
James Cameron
Writer
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph C. Nemec III
Production Design
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robert Skotak
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terminator 2: Judgment Day 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.
Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was directed by James Cameron.
Who stars in Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
The principal cast of Terminator 2: Judgment Day includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Earl Boen.
When was Terminator 2: Judgment Day released and how long is it?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day had a reported production budget of $102M and grossed $517.8M at the worldwide box office (5.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terminator 2: Judgment Day was composed by Brad Fiedel.
Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day based on a book or true story?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gale Anne Hurd", Characters: "James Cameron".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
Terminator 2: Judgment Day holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).