Not Quite Human (TV 1987)

Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his ... See full summary »

Director:

Steven Hilliard Stern

Writers:

Seth McEvoy (book), Alan Ormsby

Stars:

Jay Underwood, Alan Thicke, Robyn Lively

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jay Underwood	...	Chip Carson
Alan Thicke	...	Dr. Jonas Carson
Robyn Lively	...	Becky Carson
Joseph Bologna	...	Gordon Vogel
Robert Harper	...	J.J. Derks
Kristy Swanson	...	Eron Jeffries, Chip's Crush
Lili Haydn	...	Jenny Beckerman, Highschool Mate
Brandon Douglas	...	Scott Barnes, Highschool Mate
Carey Scott	...	Paul Fairgate, Highschool Wuss
Brian Cole	...	Jake Blocker, Highschool Bully
Sasha Mitchell	...	Bryan Skelly, Becky's Crush
Judy Starr	...	Dr. Sondra Stahl
Greg Monaghan	...	Coach Duckworth
Marcia Darroch	...	Ms. Buzzi, Highschool Teacher
Lonny Price	...	Mr. Sturges, Vogel's Critic

Storyline

Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.

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Plot Keywords:

android | teenager | scientist | artificially created boy | family relationships | 

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Genres:

Family | Sci-Fi | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Adorável Andróide

Filming Locations:

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sharmhill Productions, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gene Blakely's final film project.

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Connections

Followed by Not Quite Human II (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Star"
Written by Randy Thompson
Performed by Major Figures

User Reviews

a funny, decent family/teenage film

'Not Quite Human' is a family film about a single father who builds a teenage son named Chip. Chip is awkward as he tries to mingle with the real teenage boys, and little does Chip know that there is a plot by a large toy company to kidnap him. The film is packed with action and humour, and you cannot help but to feel sorry for the characters, especially poor Chip as he tries to fit in to society and fails miserably. I have not seen this film in years, but it used to be shown several times on the Disney channel. I think that this film is easy for teenagers to relate to, especially those who are a little bit awkward themselves and bullied at school. It is just a fun film, and it is one that seems to have become lost.