Short Circuit (1986)
Short Circuit is a 1986 science fiction movie directed by John Badham, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg and Fisher Stevens.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Short Circuit released?
Short Circuit was released on 9 May 1986.
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit runs 1h 38m.
Who made Short Circuit?
Short Circuit was directed by John Badham.
Where can I watch Short Circuit?
Short Circuit is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Short Circuit
Watch free: Hoopla
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Cast
- Ally Sheedy as Stephanie Speck
- Steve Guttenberg as Newton Crosby
- Fisher Stevens as Ben Jabituya
- Austin Pendleton as Howard Marner
- G.W. Bailey as Skroeder
- Brian McNamara as Frank
- Tim Blaney as Number 5 (voice)
- Marvin J. McIntyre as Duke
- John Garber as Otis
- Penny Santon as Mrs. Cepeda
- Vernon Weddle as General Washburne
- Barbara Tarbuck as Senator Mills
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