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Short Circuit

Short Circuit

1986 · 98 min · EN · PG · 6.7 (1,699 votes)
Dir. John Badham · Starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey, Brian McNamara · Music David Shire · Short Circuit Collection

“Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.”

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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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This film is a delightful journey of discovery, brimming with childlike wonder and a genuine sense of heart. It feels like a warm hug from the 80s, full of playful antics and charming character interactions. The mood is light and optimistic, perfect for a feel-good escape into a world where technology finds its soul.

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