⟩ Movies & TV ⟩ Toughest Movie Characters ⟩ Sarah Connor (Terminator / T2) vs. Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible)

Greatest Toughest Movie Characters of All Time - Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible) or Sarah Connor (Terminator / T2)

Pick Your Favorite

ETHAN HUNT (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE)

SARAH CONNOR (TERMINATOR / T2)

Your GOAT List

Why This Battle Matters

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? This isn't just a battle between Sarah Connor, the hardened warrior against time-traveling robots, and Ethan Hunt, the master of impossible missions; it's a clash of pure resilience versus calculated stealth. Connor, emerging from the mechanical shadows of 'Terminator', brings a relentless fight for the future. In contrast, Hunt slides through 'Mission: Impossible' with a blend of tech-savvy brilliance and audacious acrobatics. The victor here doesn’t just claim bragging rights; they redefine what it means to be tough in cinema. Whose mantle will weigh heavier with glory—will it be driven by survivability or by ingenuity?

🔥 Fan Takes

Ethan Hunt, jumping outta planes, clinging to sides of trains — pure adrenaline, but does he change the course of humanity? Nah.

Honestly, how can anyone even compare? Sarah Connor evolved from a scared waitress to a warrior who defined a genre.

lol remember when Sarah took on the Terminator? Ethan who? 😂

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible) over Sarah Connor (Terminator / T2) when it comes to the greatest Toughest Movie Characters of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible) 57.1% of the time over Sarah Connor (Terminator / T2).

Across all battles:

Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible) win rate: 40.8%

Sarah Connor (Terminator / T2) win rate: 51.0%

Fan FAQs

How does this matchup reflect the debate in the 'Greatest Toughest Movie Characters of All Time' league?

This battle between Sarah Connor and Ethan Hunt perfectly encapsulates the league's spirit by pitting sheer human perseverance against high-octane spy action. Fans get to debate over different types of toughness: one born from maternal instinct and survival, the other from professional training and high stakes espionage.

What makes Sarah Connor such a fan favorite?

Fans admire Sarah Connor for her transformation from a regular woman to a fierce warrior. Her resilience and determination in facing the challenges thrown by the Terminator series deeply connect with viewers and inspire a strong following.

Why is Ethan Hunt leading against Sarah Connor?

Ethan Hunt's consistently wild and over-the-top action sequences in the Mission: Impossible series really resonate with fans. Their preference isn't just about the action, though; his character's knack for pulling through impossible odds tends to capture the audience's admiration and votes.