Short Circuit

Name: Short Circuit
Released: 1986-05-09
Rating: 6.651

6.7/10 (1,676)

·1986· 98 min

Director: John Badham

"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.

Where to Watch

Hulu

Trailer

Cast

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

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Penny Santon

Mrs. Cepeda

Vernon Weddle

General Washburne

Barbara Tarbuck

Senator Mills

In brief

Short Circuit (1986) is a science fiction, comedy, family film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,676 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 38min. You can stream it on: Hulu.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Short Circuit online?

Short Circuit is available on the following streaming services: Hulu. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Short Circuit?

Short Circuit runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).

What rating does Short Circuit have?

Short Circuit has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,676 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Short Circuit from?

Short Circuit was released in 1986.