Short Circuit
- Science Fiction
- Comedy
- Family
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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Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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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
Vernon WeddleGeneral Washburne
Barbara TarbuckSenator Mills- Tom LawrenceHoward Marner's Aide
- Fred SlyterNorman
Billy Ray SharkeyZack
Trailer
Official 40th Anniversary Trailer
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Short Circuit — frequently asked
When does Short Circuit come out?
Short Circuit releases on May 9, 1986 in theaters. The date is confirmed.
Is Short Circuit's release date confirmed?
Yes. Short Circuit's release date is confirmed.
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