The "Terminator" is a groundbreaking science fiction film released in 1984, directed by James Cameron. It features a cyborg assassin, known as the Terminator, sent back in time to kill the mother of the future leader of the human resistance against machines. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence, time travel, and the struggle between humanity and technology. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular character, the movie became a cultural phenomenon, spawning several sequels and a franchise that includes television series and comics. Its iconic catchphrase, "I'll be back," has become synonymous with the character and the series as a whole.