Terminus (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, Terminus is a documentary film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. This fly on the wall-style documentary from 1961 won an Oscar for best documentary, and shows the changing patterns of human emotions during 24 hours in the life of Waterloo Station.
Who’s in it. Terminus stars Peggy Ashcroft as Mother (uncredited), Gertrude Dickin as Woman Asking About Train (uncredited), Margaret Lacey as Elderly Lady at Lost Property Office (uncredited) and Matthew Perry as Little Lost Boy (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Terminus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terminus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terminus tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terminus (1961)?
- In US, Terminus is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terminus worth watching?
- Terminus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terminus?
- Terminus stars Peggy Ashcroft, Gertrude Dickin, Margaret Lacey, Matthew Perry and John Schlesinger.
- When was Terminus released?
- Terminus was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.