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Short Circuit

1986 • 94 minutes
4.0
24 reviews
61%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

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 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. ©1986 David Foster Productions . All Rights Reserved.
Rating
Coarse language

Ratings and reviews

4.0
24 reviews
D.G. Rebbechi
August 14, 2020
It's a fun movie, with a fairly predictable plot. It's genius is the zany Johnny Five robot character who never fails to get a laugh from the young at heart.
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Alex H
October 12, 2023
It's great fun and innocent too. Something the world and movies are truly lacking these days.
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Stephen Piro
July 22, 2017
Great for those who enjoy robot movies, such a cheeky one.
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