*batteries not included
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: *batteries not included
- Genres: Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 1987-12-18
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Rating: 6.679/10 (760 votes)
- Budget: $25,000,000
- Revenue: $65,088,797
- Production Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 10.1623
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Hume Cronyn
as Frank Riley
Jessica Tandy
as Faye Riley
Frank McRae
as Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña
as Marisa Esteval
Michael Carmine
as Carlos
Dennis Boutsikaris
as Mason Baylor
Tom Aldredge
as Sid Hogenson
Jane Hoffman
as Muriel Hogenson
John DiSanti
as Gus
John Pankow
as Kovacs
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Theatrical Trailer
*batteries not included 1987 TV trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is *batteries not included?▼
*batteries not included is a Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1987-12-18.
Who are the main actors in *batteries not included?▼
The main cast includes Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine, .
Where can I watch *batteries not included online?▼
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Is *batteries not included based on a true story?▼
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
What is the IMDb rating of *batteries not included?▼
*batteries not included has an IMDb rating of 6.679/10 based on 760 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of *batteries not included?▼
The movie had a production budget of $25,000,000 and earned $65,088,797 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for *batteries not included?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was *batteries not included filmed?▼
*batteries not included was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is *batteries not included?▼
The total runtime of *batteries not included is 107 minutes.
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