Short Circuit(1986)
Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by John Badham
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Cast
Ally Sheedy
Stephanie Speck
Steve Guttenberg
Newton Crosby
Fisher Stevens
Ben Jabituya
Austin Pendleton
Howard Marner
G.W. Bailey
Skroeder
Brian McNamara
Frank
Tim Blaney
Number 5 (voice)
Marvin J. McIntyre
Duke
John Garber
Otis
Penny Santon
Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddle
General Washburne
Barbara Tarbuck
Senator Mills
Tom Lawrence
Howard Marner's Aide
Fred Slyter
Norman
Billy Ray Sharkey
Zack
Robert Krantz
Reporter
Jan Speck
Reporter
Marguerite Happy
Barmaid
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Short Circuit is available to stream on Hulu, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Short Circuit come out?+
Short Circuit was released in 1986.
How long is Short Circuit?+
Short Circuit runs for 98 minutes (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Short Circuit?+
Short Circuit was directed by John Badham.
Who stars in Short Circuit?+
Short Circuit stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton and G.W. Bailey.
Is Short Circuit worth watching?+
Short Circuit holds a 6.7/10 rating from 1,694 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of science fiction, comedy and family.
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