Despite Securing Millions From the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger Ditched His Iconic Movie While Choosing Favorite of All Time in 2017

Arnold Schwarzenegger is not just a legendary bodybuilder, but also one of the most famous Hollywood stars. Although “The Terminator” star has many iconic roles and numerous hit films, when Schwarzenegger had to name his most liked movie, he did not choose any of his films.

If “The Austrian Oak” does not like his own film, what is his favorite movie of all time?

Arnold Schwarzenegger explains his favorite movie

In 2017, Schwarzenegger served as the Governor of California. During this time, famous journalist Piers Morgan interviewed the multi-talented Schwarzenegger for GQ Magazine.

Schwarzenegger discussed his bodybuilding career, movie roles, political life, family, and other things in depth. In between, Morgan asked the “Terminator” star about his favorite movie of all time.

However, if anyone expected Schwarzenegger to name one of his own films, then you are in for a surprise. Although he did not have a particular movie in mind, Schwarzenegger replied, “That is so hard… er. I would say one of them would definitely be ET. I just thought it was brilliantly crafted by Spielberg and a wonderful film about a creature from outer space trying to adapt to living on earth.”

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The Hollywood superstar seems to be a big fan of the legendary director Steven Spielberg. Hence, he had the director’s 2011 film on top of his mind. However, the greatest bodybuilder himself has performed in some great movies, which his fans and audience loves.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most iconic movies

Schwarzenegger is known for his action films and “macho” roles in Hollywood. The bodybuilder who always dreamed of becoming a famous actor has given some iconic performances.

The 1977 “Pumping Iron” movie, a docu-film inspired by Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding career, is one of his most liked movies. But his breakthrough role came in 1982 when the legend featured in “Conan the Barbarian”. Although the film made him famous, he became a household name after his brilliant performance in the Terminator movie franchise.

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Besides these iconic roles, the legendary bodybuilder has worked in movies like Batman & Robin, Predator, Commando, Kindergarten Cop, Total Recall, and many more. Other than his fellow Lou Ferrigno, Schwarzenegger is one of the two bodybuilders who made it big in the movie industry.

How many Arnold Schwarzenegger movies have you watched so far?