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6.61,664 votes1986PG1h 38mScience FictionComedyFamilyIMDb

Synopsis

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

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

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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)
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Marvin J. McIntyre
Duke
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John Garber
Otis
Penny Santon
Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddle
General Washburne
Barbara Tarbuck
Senator Mills
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Tom Lawrence
Howard Marner's Aide
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Fred Slyter
Norman
Billy Ray Sharkey
Zack
Robert Krantz
Reporter
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Jan Speck
Reporter
Marguerite Happy
Barmaid
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Howard Krick
Farmer
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Marjorie Card Hughes
Farmer's Wife

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Is Short Circuit available to watch online?

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What year was Short Circuit released?

Short Circuit was released in 1986.

How long is Short Circuit?

Short Circuit has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What genre is Short Circuit?

Short Circuit is classified as Science Fiction, Comedy, Family.

What is the age rating for Short Circuit?

Short Circuit is rated PG.