Short Circuit

Short Circuit

Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.

6.6 /10 1,592 votes
May 9, 1986 1h 38m Released

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.

Key Information

Director John Badham
Writers Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson
Studio TriStar Pictures
Rating 6.6/10
Language EN
Budget $10,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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)

Marvin J. McIntyre

Duke

John Garber

Otis

Penny Santon

Mrs. Cepeda

Vernon Weddle

Vernon Weddle

General Washburne

Barbara Tarbuck

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.