The Terminal (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2004, The Terminal is a comedy and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 128 minutes. “Life is waiting.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Viktor Navorski is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles, and now he's stranded at Kennedy Airport, where he's holding a passport that nobody recognizes. While quarantined in the transit lounge until authorities can figure out what to do with him, Viktor simply goes on living – and courts romance with a beautiful flight attendant.
Who’s in it. The Terminal stars Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Amelia Warren, Stanley Tucci as Frank Dixon and Chi McBride as Mulroy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Terminal has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $219.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Terminal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terminal (2004)?
- In US, The Terminal is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, and 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 worth watching?
- The Terminal holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Terminal?
- The Terminal stars Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci, Chi McBride and Diego Luna.
- When was The Terminal released?
- The Terminal was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.