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Short Circuit (1986)

PG   |    |  Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

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

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Awards

1 win & 3 nominations.

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30 July 2002 | Troy2Slick
9
| A very fun movie!
I remember watching this when I was 8 years old. It was all that and then some. When you are a kid, anything amazes you though, I guess.

However, I recently had the chance to watch this flick again. I must say, that it still has it's redeeming value to it.

If you ask me, Number 5, is STILL alive! I recommend this movie to anyone. 7 out of 10.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In 2013, it was announced that a remake of the film was being developed and it was rumored and speculated that Fisher Stevens would return as Ben.

Quotes

Number 4: Enemy neutralized. Ladies and gentlemen, objective completed.

Goofs

The military men used in the robot demonstration are supposed to be dummies. But when the convoy is first shown, the driver of the first jeep can be seen readjusting his grip on the steering wheel.

Crazy Credits

The credits are played out over a montage of scenes from the movie, including a pair of scenes that failed to make the final cut. One involves an encounter between Number 5 and a toy robot, the other involves a scene in a scrap yard where a scrapped car that Number 5 is currently sitting in is crushed.

Soundtracks

Who's Johnny
("Short Circuit" Theme)
Written by Péter Wolf (as Peter Wolf) and Ina Wolf
Performed by El DeBarge
Courtesy of Motown Records

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

Details

Release Date:

9 May 1986

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$40,697,761 (USA)

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