Short Circuit(1986)
Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
Short Circuit Synopsis
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.
Short Circuit (1986) is a science fiction, comedy and family film directed by John Badham, released on May 9, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens and Austin Pendleton. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,673 ratings.
- Director:
- John Badham
- Writers:
- Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson
- Producers:
- David Foster, Lawrence Turman, Gregg Champion
- Cinematographer:
- Nick McLean
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, PSO, The Turman-Foster Company
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $40,697,761
- Status:
- Released
Short Circuit (1986) Trailer
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Short Circuit Cast & Crew
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
Brian McNamara
as Frank
Tim Blaney
as Number 5 (voice)
- Marvin J. McIntyre
Marvin J. McIntyre
as Duke
- John Garber
John Garber
as Otis
- Penny Santon
Penny Santon
as Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddle
as General Washburne
Barbara Tarbuck
as Senator Mills
Key crew
Directed by John Badham, written by Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, produced by David Foster, Lawrence Turman and Gregg Champion.
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Short Circuit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,673 ratings.
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Short Circuit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Short Circuit online?
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Short Circuit (1986) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Short Circuit?
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The main cast of Short Circuit (1986) includes Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton and G.W. Bailey. The film was directed by John Badham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Short Circuit released?
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Short Circuit was released on May 9, 1986 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Short Circuit worth watching?
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Short Circuit (1986) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,673 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Short Circuit?
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Yes. The official Short Circuit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.