Short Circuit

Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens

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 ...( read more  read more... )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.

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PG, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: John Badham

Released: May 9, 1986

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DVD Released: September 19, 2000

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  • September 8, 2008
    Directed by: John Badham.
    Starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Tim Blaney.

    << "Not a malfunction Stephanie, Number 5...is alive!" >>

    The story follows a company called Nova who manufacture a group of sophisticated robots as... ...( read more )
  • May 16, 2008
    E.T. as a robot. Who doesn't love robots with hearts of gold & oil.
  • May 2, 2008
    fabulous movie so cute and also funny.
  • April 12, 2008
    "Girls. Mmmmm! With brassieres and legs." "Bye-bye, goofy woman. I enjoyed repeatedly throwing you to the ground." I was annoyed by the villains in this one but Ally Sheedy makes up for it in hotness.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • May 30, 2009
    Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.

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