Short Circuit
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
- Director
- John Badham
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Ally SheedyStephanie Speck
Steve GuttenbergNewton Crosby
Fisher StevensBen Jabituya
Austin PendletonHoward Marner
G.W. BaileySkroeder
Brian McNamaraFrank
Tim BlaneyNumber 5 (voice)M
Marvin J. McIntyreDukeJ
John GarberOtisP
Penny SantonMrs. Cepeda🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Short Circuit about?
- 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.
- Who directed Short Circuit?
- Short Circuit was directed by John Badham.
- When was Short Circuit released?
- Short Circuit was released on May 9, 1986.
- How long is Short Circuit?
- Short Circuit has a runtime of 1h 38m.
- Where can I track Short Circuit?
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