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The Terminal

2004, English. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

Life is waiting.

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

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Runtime
2h 8m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Worth the Hype

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7.4/10 from 9,089 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Terminal

The Terminal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
3 September 2004
Country
United States of America
Written by
Sacha Gervasi, Jeff Nathanson, Andrew Niccol
Budget
$60M
Box office
$219M
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What The Terminal is based on

The Terminal is based on a true story.

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The Terminal: quick answers

Is The Terminal worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 9,089 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Terminal?

The Terminal runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).

Does The Terminal have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Terminal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Terminal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Terminal is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Terminal on?

The Terminal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Terminal?

If you liked The Terminal, try Then Came You, Don't Think Twice, Chloe and Theo.

Who directed The Terminal?

The Terminal (2004) was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci.

What is The Terminal based on?

The Terminal is based on a true story.

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