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Where was Terminator 2: Judgment Day filmed?

1991 film, directed by James Cameron.

  • New Mexico

The story is set in Los Angeles, California, about 701 miles (1,128 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Los Angeles, California
Filmed in
New Mexico
Distance
About 701 miles (1,128 km) between Los Angeles, California and the nearest filming location.

About Terminator 2: Judgment Day

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Released
1991
Director
James Cameron
Cast
Arnold SchwarzeneggerEdward FurlongLinda HamiltonRobert PatrickEarl BoenJoe MortonS. Epatha MerkersonCástulo GuerraDanny Cooksey
Genre
ActionThrillerScience FictionPost-apocalypticDystopian
Awards
Academy Award for Best Sound Editing; Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling; Academy Award for Best Sound; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and 2 more

The story

In 2029, Earth has been ravaged by the war between the malevolent artificial intelligence Skynet and the human resistance.

John, living with foster parents, considers Sarah delusional and resents her efforts to prepare him for his future role.

The T-800 and John intercept Sarah as she attempts to escape the hospital.

Famous lines from Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Please continue.Silberman
  • Oh, this is deep.John
  • Yeah? Who sent you?John
  • Yes. A mimetic polyalloy.Terminator
  • My mission is to protect you.Terminator

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