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Short Circuit

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952 Ratings
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1986

Comedy

1h 38m

7+ (PG)

Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.

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Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:15 AM, 06/15/2025 PST

More Information on Short Circuit

Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes. Short Circuit featuring Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, available for purchase on Apple TV, available for purchase on Prime Video, and 1 other. It's a comedy and family movie.

Comedy

Family

1986

7+ (PG)

1h38m

US

Director

John Badham

Stephanie Speck

Ally Sheedy

Newton Crosby

Steve Guttenberg

Ben Jabituya

Fisher Stevens

Howard Marner

Austin Pendleton

Skroeder

G. W. Bailey

Number 5 (voice)

Tim Blaney

Mrs. Cepeda

Penny Santon

General Washburne

Vernon Weddle

Senator Mills

Barbara Tarbuck

Howard Marner's Aide

Tom Lawrence

Reporter

Jan Speck

Producer

David Foster

Executive Producer

John W. Hyde

Executive Producer

Mark Damon

Composer

David Shire

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952 Ratings
#1077of all Movies

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