Terminator 2: Judgment Day Review (1991) — 85% Celluloid Score
Directed by James Cameron · 1991 ·
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
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Where to watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Catchplay |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+, Sky Cinema, StudioCanal Presents |
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.6/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, science fiction pick
Not ideal for
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Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day worth watching?
Yes — Terminator 2: Judgment Day earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #28 (8.6/10) — Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Review
★★★★½
James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) remains a defining Action landmark from France, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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