“Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.”
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Short Circuit (1986) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Short Circuit at a Glance
Short Circuit is a 1986 science fiction, comedy and family film helmed by John Badham, starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg and Fisher Stevens. It is 1 hour 38 minutes long and came out on May 9, 1986. Short Circuit is rated 6.7/10 by TMDB users across 1,684 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Short Circuit
What is the release date of Short Circuit?
Short Circuit was released on May 9, 1986.
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Short Circuit?
Short Circuit stars Ally Sheedy as Stephanie Speck, Steve Guttenberg as Newton Crosby, Fisher Stevens as Ben Jabituya and Austin Pendleton as Howard Marner. The cast also includes G.W. Bailey, Brian McNamara, Tim Blaney and Marvin J. McIntyre.
Who directed Short Circuit?
Short Circuit was directed by John Badham. The screenplay is credited to Brent Maddock.
What kind of movie is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit is listed on TMDB as a mix of science fiction, comedy and family.
What is Short Circuit rated?
Short Circuit is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.7/10 from 1,684 votes.
Is Short Circuit part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, Short Circuit belongs to the Short Circuit Collection.
Where can I watch the Short Circuit trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Short Circuit, "Official 40th Anniversary Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Short Circuit?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Short Circuit include A.R.C.H.I.E. (2016), Robot & Frank (2012), D.A.R.Y.L. (1985), A-X-L (2018) and The Cat from Outer Space (1978).
Can I stream the full movie of Short Circuit on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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