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Movie poster: Short Circuit (1986)
🎬 Movie

Short Circuit

1986 · 98 min Science Fiction Comedy Family
⭐ 6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1986
Country United States of America
Genre Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Director John Badham
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (1597 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: John Badham

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

Stephanie Speck
Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Newton Crosby
Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Ben Jabituya
Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Howard Marner
G.W. Bailey

G.W. Bailey

Skroeder
Brian McNamara

Brian McNamara

Frank
Tim Blaney

Tim Blaney

Number 5 (voice)
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Marvin J. McIntyre

Duke
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John Garber

Otis
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Penny Santon

Mrs. Cepeda

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