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Terminus

1987·Movie
1h 55min·PG
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future, mystery, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

In a game of certain death, only those who break the rules survive.

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.
Dystopian SportPost-ApocalypticComputerized TruckBoy GeniusLeather-Clad HoodsMysterious DoctorCross-Country RaceTechnological ControlViolent World

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Terminus legally?

Terminus is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Terminus worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Terminus rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Terminus?

1 h 55 min

Terminus runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is Terminus in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Terminus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Terminus in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Terminus use?

Wedding/Death JuxtapositionMissing ChildBookendsHere We Go Again!Match CutMundane Made AwesomeContrast MontageEye Scream

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Terminus, including Wedding/Death Juxtaposition, Missing Child, Bookends.