Short Circuit

3.5

(3.4K)

Science Fiction

Comedy

Family

1986

98 min

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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Science Fiction

Comedy

Robots

6.6/10

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"This was a fun time when I saw it as a kid in the 80's. "

TheGingerGirl455

"Too bad. Here we go again. Hollywood deciding not to use an actual Indian actor, and instead using a stereotypical portrayal from a non-indian actor. Just too bad."

Errika Mason

"Ok movie"

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Elizabeth Sanders

"I loved this movie! It was great for its time period. Good plot and nice humor "

Jinx

"Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg and Johnny 5 are great in this one. Number 5 was alive a long time before Chappie. But Chappie is a good one too."

Martin

"I loved this movie! Great for families! 🤖"

Kaylee Vie

"You know what... This was nice enough. It's a cute little 1980's film. It has plenty of cute moments, and the story is fine enough. I think the questions posed here about what is considered 'alive' are interesting, indeed. Plus, while Number 5 in this film was quite friendly, I can't help but keep wondering what will happen if we let robots gain independence. Anyway, the characters were very nice, this was a light film, but I don't think I'll really be watching it anytime again soon. But it was nice for one watch. 6/10"