Short Circuit

Where to Watch Short Circuit (1986) (Legally)

Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
May 9, 1986 US 98 min PG
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1986).

Expect a Science Fiction, Comedy, Family blend, with a runtime close to 98 minutes.

Top billed names include Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

artificial intelligence (a.i.), lightning, oregon, usa, robot, military, childlike

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main 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
Tim Blaney
as Number 5 (voice)
Penny Santon
as Mrs. Cepeda