Short Circuit
"Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive."
Originally released in 1986. Short Circuit is a science fiction/comedy film. directed by John Badham.
Starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, and Fisher Stevens
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,572 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$40.7M
4.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $40,697,761
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- PSO
- The Turman-Foster Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short Circuit about?
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...
Who directed Short Circuit?
Short Circuit was directed by John Badham.
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Short Circuit released?
Short Circuit was released on May 9, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Short Circuit?
The main cast of Short Circuit includes Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey.
Is Short Circuit worth watching?
Short Circuit has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,572 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.