Terminator Genisys
Seen it?2015 | 126 min | Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Matrix or The Creator, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
26% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$441 million worldwide on a $155 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 618K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Taylor
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerGuardian / The Terminator
- Jason ClarkeJohn Connor
- Emilia ClarkeSarah Connor
- Jai CourtneyKyle Reese
- J.K. SimmonsO'Brien
- Dayo OkeniyiDanny Dyson
- Matt SmithAlex / Skynet
- Courtney B. VanceMiles Dyson
- Lee Byung-hunCop / T-1000
- Michael GladisLieutenant Matias