The Terminal (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Terminal is a 2004 comedy drama directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta Jones and Chi McBride. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $219.1 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Terminal About?
The premise of The Terminal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A traveler from Eastern Europe, Viktor Navorski, becomes stranded in the transit lounge of John F. Kennedy International Airport when his home country experiences a sudden coup. Unable to return or enter the United States, he begins an unexpected adventure within the airport, forging connections with a kind flight attendant and other travelers. As time passes, Viktor discovers a sense of purpose and finds himself navigating a surreal world filled with quirky characters while facing the challenges of an uncertain situation.
The Terminal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- airport
- man without a country
- fictional country
- jazz
- john f. kennedy international airport
- flight attendant
- fish out of water
- commercial air travel
- inspired by a true story
- language barrier
- construction site
- airport terminal
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- cheating
- u.s. department of homeland security
- homeland security
- adultery
- airplane stewardess
- stranded at an airport
- reference to the wolfman
- reference to ayrton senna
- indian
- card game
- pill
- police officer
- starbucks coffee
- stateless
- cell phone
- watching tv
- new york city
- cult film
- dreamworks
- male protagonist
- cia central intelligence agency
- celebrity autograph
- father son relationship
- promise to father
- pay phone
- burger king
- 2000s
- 21st century
- reference to romania
- bucharest romania
- romanian history
- airport locker
- stand alone movie without sequel
- u.s. senator
- promotion
- english
- passport
- border protection
The Terminal Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Catherine Zeta Jones and Chi McBride. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
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Director Steven Spielberg
More from Steven Spielberg
More films directed by Steven Spielberg, best-rated first: Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, The Fabelmans and Jaws.
The Terminal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Terminal 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Terminal Plot Summary
What happens in The Terminal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Viktor Navorski, portrayed by Tom Hanks, makes his way to JFK International Airport, only to discover that he is prohibited from entering the United States. While en route, a revolution breaks out in his homeland, Krakozhia, leading the U.S. to no longer recognize it as a sovereign state. As a result, Viktor is left stranded in the terminal, unable to return home or cross into the U.S., carrying with him a mysterious can of Planters peanuts.
Full summary
The whole story of The Terminal, scene by scene
The Terminal Box Office & Budget
The Terminal grossed $219.1 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 3.7 times what it cost. $77.9 million came from the US and Canada and $141.2 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$219.1M
3.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $77.9M
- International
- $141.2M
- Budget
- $60M
The Terminal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Terminal.
How Well Do You Know The Terminal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What country is Viktor Navorski from?
Cars in The Terminal
13 cars on screen, including the Club Car Carryall 2 and the E-Z-Go Shuttle.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
The Terminal Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Steven Spielberg's The Terminal” and “Otogar”.
- Also known as
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- Steven Spielberg's The Terminal
- Otogar
- Terminal de Aeroporto
- 터미널
- 機場客運站
- Терминал
- Le Terminal
- La terminal
- Термінал
- Terminaali
- Terminál
- 幸福终点站
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- Terminalen
- ด้วยรักและมิตรภาพ
- טרמינל
- ターミナル
- Terminalul
- O Terminal
- Терминалът
- 航站情緣
- Lidosta
- المحطة
- Không Tổ Quốc
- پایانه
- Terminalas
- Terminaalka, ტერმინალი
- टर्मिनल
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Movies Like The Terminal
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Terminal USA, Stand-by and Lost in Transit.
The Terminal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Terminal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Terminal?
The Terminal runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was The Terminal released?
The Terminal was released on June 18, 2004.
Who directed The Terminal?
The Terminal was directed by Steven Spielberg.
More films by Steven Spielberg Who is in the cast of The Terminal?
The Terminal stars Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta Jones and Chi McBride.
How much did The Terminal make at the box office?
The Terminal grossed $219.1 million worldwide ($77.9 million domestic, $141.2 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is The Terminal rated?
The Terminal has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does The Terminal have a post-credit scene?
No. The Terminal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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