Short Circuit

Short Circuit (1986)

PG 98 min - Comedy, Family, Science Fiction - 9 May 1986

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After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.

Director: John Badham

Stars: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G. W. Bailey, Brian McNamara, Tim Blaney, Marvin J. McIntyre, John Garber, Penny Santon

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Storyline

After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.

Collections: John Badham

Tagline: Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive!

Genres: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Details

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Country: United States of America

Language: English

Release Date: 9 May 1986

Box Office

Revenue: $40,697,761

Company Credits

Production Companies: PSO International, David Foster Productions, TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime: 1 h 38 min

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