Short Circuit (1986)

1986 | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

98 mins

Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher



Produced by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Director John Badham
Writer Brent Maddock
Cast Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey, David Oliver, Brian McNamara and Tim Blaney

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated

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Short Circuit (1986)
Short Circuit (1986)
1986 | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
No disassemble Number 5!
I remember when I saw this movie at the theatre in 1986 when it was the 2nd half of a double feature. I don't even remember what the first movie was any more.

I love this movie beyond words. The goofy humor of the robot, his interactions with Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg, and even GW Bailey playing the always bad guy.

Some of the robot's one liners were just precious! "You're mamma was a snowblower!"

Probably one of those 80s movies you had to be alive then to appreciate, but still a classic!

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Nov 4, 2017 (Updated Nov 6, 2017)  
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NO DISASSEMBLE!

  
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Struck By Lightning