MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1986 โบ Short Circuit
Short Circuit (1986)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Ally Sheedyas Stephanie Speck
Steve Guttenbergas Newton Crosby
Fisher Stevensas Ben Jabituya
Austin Pendletonas Howard Marner
G.W. Baileyas Skroeder
Brian McNamaraas Frank
Tim Blaneyas Number 5 (voice)
Marvin J. McIntyreas Duke
John Garberas Otis
Penny Santonas Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddleas General Washburne
Barbara Tarbuckas Senator Mills
Tom Lawrenceas Howard Marner's Aide
Fred Slyteras Norman
Facts
| Release date | May 9, 1986 |
| Runtime | 98 min (1h 38m) โ about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Science-fiction, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $40,697,761 (4.1ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0091949 |
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Questions
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Short Circuit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,684 votes, which places it #38 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 41%) and #1245 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Short Circuit?
Short Circuit was directed by John Badham. Other well-rated titles by the same director: WarGames (1983), Saturday Night Fever (1977), Blue Thunder (1983).
Who stars in Short Circuit?
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.
What is Short Circuit rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Short Circuit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13767.