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Terminus

1987Movie1 h 55 minPG

35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Rotten Tomatoes–30%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Rotten Tomatoes–30%

Summary

An established dystopian sport has drivers of a computerized truck driving cross-country to a terminus. The lead truck, created by a boy genius, is driven by a woman. When the computer guidance system fails, she ends up in uncharted territories and encounters leather-clad hoods who torture her. Meanwhile, a mysterious doctor seems to have another plan in mind.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Pierre-William Glenn
Written by
Pierre-William Glenn, Alain Gillot, Patrice Duvic
Produced by
Anne François
Music by
David Cunningham

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 28, 1987 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
January 28, 1987
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France, Germany
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Wedding/Death Juxtaposition, Missing Child, Bookends +5

Q&A

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

Questions about Terminus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Terminus worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 3.5).

Is Terminus okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Terminus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Terminus in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.