Short Circuit (1986): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Short Circuit
Director: John Badham
Genre: Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Released: 1986
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey

What Short Circuit Is About

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Short Circuit about?

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.

Where can I watch Short Circuit?

Short Circuit is available to watch on digital platforms such as Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Short Circuit?

Short Circuit runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Short Circuit come out?

Short Circuit was released in 1986.

Who directed Short Circuit?

Short Circuit was directed by John Badham.

Who stars in Short Circuit?

Short Circuit stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton.

What is Short Circuit's rating?

Short Circuit holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.