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Terminus

1961Movie35 min

Documentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

This fly on the wall-style documentary from 1961 won an Oscar for best documentary, and shows the changing patterns of human emotions during 24 hours in the life of Waterloo Station.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or uplift.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
John Schlesinger
Written by
John Schlesinger
Produced by
Edgar Anstey
Music by
Ron Grainer

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Facts

December 1, 1961 · 35 min · Documentary

Released
December 1, 1961
Runtime
35 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Eye Scream, Mundane Made Awesome, Here We Go Again! +5

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Terminus?"

Questions about Terminus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terminus?

KanopyBFI Player

In the United States, Terminus streams on BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Terminus worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Terminus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Terminus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (4 of 10) more than on its plot.