Short Circuit
Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Short Circuit
- Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
- Release Date: 1986-05-09
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 6.6/10 (1540 votes)
- Budget: $10,000,000
- Revenue: $40,697,761
- Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, PSO, The Turman-Foster Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.5656
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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"Short Circuit" (1986) HD Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Circuit?▼
Short Circuit is a Science Fiction, Comedy, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1986-05-09.
Who are the main actors in Short Circuit?▼
The main cast includes Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey, .
Where can I watch Short Circuit online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Short Circuit is available.
Is Short Circuit based on a true story?▼
Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
What is the IMDb rating of Short Circuit?▼
Short Circuit has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 1540 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Short Circuit?▼
The movie had a production budget of $10,000,000 and earned $40,697,761 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Short Circuit?▼
The soundtrack was composed by TriStar Pictures, PSO, The Turman-Foster Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Short Circuit filmed?▼
Short Circuit was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Short Circuit?▼
The total runtime of Short Circuit is 98 minutes.
Is Short Circuit suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Short Circuit?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Short Circuit.
Does Short Circuit have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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