The Terminal Man (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1974, The Terminal Man is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Mike Hodges, running about 107 minutes. “Harry Benson is a brilliant computer scientist. For three minutes a day, he is violently homicidal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.
Who’s in it. The Terminal Man stars George Segal as Harry Benson, Joan Hackett as Dr. Janet Ross, Richard Dysart as Dr. John Ellis and Donald Moffat as Dr. Arthur McPherson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Terminal Man has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Terminal Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Terminal Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terminal Man (1974)?
- In US, The Terminal Man 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 The Terminal Man worth watching?
- The Terminal Man holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Terminal Man?
- The Terminal Man stars George Segal, Joan Hackett, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat and Michael C. Gwynne.
- When was The Terminal Man released?
- The Terminal Man was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.