Where to watch Short Circuit(1986)
In the United States, Short Circuit is available to stream on Hulu. It's also free on Hoopla. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Short Circuit
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Short Circuit plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- May 9, 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
- Directed by
- John Badham
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 1,692 votes
Short Circuit trailer
Cast
Ally SheedyStephanie Speck
Steve GuttenbergNewton Crosby
Fisher StevensBen Jabituya
Austin PendletonHoward Marner
G.W. BaileySkroeder
Brian McNamaraFrank
Tim BlaneyNumber 5 (voice)- Marvin J. McIntyreDuke
- John GarberOtis
- Penny SantonMrs. Cepeda
FAQ
Where can I watch Short Circuit?
In the United States, Short Circuit is available to stream on Hulu. It's also free on Hoopla. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Short Circuit?
Yes. In the United States you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
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