Terminator Salvation (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.1

Terminator Salvation poster

Released in 2009, Terminator Salvation is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by McG, running about 115 minutes. “The End Begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What 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.

Who’s in it. Terminator Salvation stars Christian Bale as John Connor, Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright, Moon Bloodgood as Blair Williams and Helena Bonham Carter as Serena, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Terminator Salvation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $371.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terminator Salvation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Terminator Salvation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Terminator Salvation (2009)?
In US, Terminator Salvation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Terminator Salvation worth watching?
Terminator Salvation holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Terminator Salvation?
Terminator Salvation stars Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Moon Bloodgood, Helena Bonham Carter and Anton Yelchin.
When was Terminator Salvation released?
Terminator Salvation was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.