Terminator 2: Judgement Day

What’s it about?

A cyborg assassin, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten-year-old son, Jon, from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg from the future.

The facts

• Directed by James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar)
• Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger (Predator), Linda Hamilton (Children of the Corn), Robert Patrick (Shelter in Solitude), and Edward Furlong (American History X)
• English and Spanish languages
• Runtime: 137 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence and scary scenes

The film contains action violence throughout its entirety. People are shot, stabbed, severely injured and die from explosions.

Of the strongest moments of violence include:

• The cyborg villain turns his finger into a sharp needle, stabbing a police officer through his eye, with minimal blood
• Two guards tase a woman in a mental institute and force pills down her throat. This is quite a shocking scene, especially due to how poorly they treat her.
• A dog is killed. The death isn’t shown but we see blood on the collar

The T1000’s appearance may scare some, especially younger viewers, due to his menacing and intense nature.

Offensive language

This film contains offensive language, with words like “f*ck,” “sh*t,” and “d*ck."

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters