Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
Ally Sheedy
Stephanie Speck
Steve Guttenberg
Newton Crosby
Fisher Stevens
Ben Jabituya
Austin Pendleton
Howard Marner
G.W. Bailey
Skroeder
Brian McNamara
Frank
Tim Blaney
Number 5 (voice)
Marvin J. McIntyre
Duke
John Garber
Otis
Penny Santon
Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddle
General Washburne
Barbara Tarbuck
Senator Mills
Frequently Asked Questions
Short Circuit was released on May 9, 1986.
The runtime of Short Circuit is 1h 38m.
Short Circuit is a Science Fiction, Comedy, Family movie.
Short Circuit has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Short Circuit is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Short Circuit was directed by John Badham.
The main cast of Short Circuit includes Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens.
Short Circuit is originally in English.