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The Terminal

2004·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic557.4Rotten Tomatoes61%73%

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An , comedy: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Life is waiting.

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.
Heartwarming Romantic ComedyFeel-Good CinemaCharacter-Driven DramaIsolation and ConnectionClassic Hollywood RomanceOptimistic NarrativeEveryman HeroGentle HumorTravel and AdventureEmotional Satisfaction

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Spielberg
Written by:
Andrew Niccol, Sacha Gervasi, Jeff Nathanson
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
Composed by:
John Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Terminal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Terminal?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloKanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Terminal streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 103 other countries.

Is The Terminal worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is The Terminal okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Terminal make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Terminal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was The Terminal a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$219 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $219 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What tropes does The Terminal use?

Evil Cannot Comprehend GoodSocial Services Does Not ExistBizarre Gambling WinningsThe StatelessNoble DemonVery Loosely Based on a True StoryBittersweet EndingReduced to RatburgersHonor Before ReasonDark and Troubled PastThe MistressThe Cameoand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Evil Cannot Comprehend Good, Social Services Does Not Exist, and Bizarre Gambling Winnings.