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Short Circuit

  • 1986
  • G
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
64K
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POPULARITY
2,707
197
Tim Blaney in Short Circuit (1986)
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Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.

  • Director
    • John Badham
  • Writers
    • S.S. Wilson
    • Brent Maddock
    • Jay Tarses
  • Stars
    • Ally Sheedy
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Fisher Stevens
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,707
    197
    • Director
      • John Badham
    • Writers
      • S.S. Wilson
      • Brent Maddock
      • Jay Tarses
    • Stars
      • Ally Sheedy
      • Steve Guttenberg
      • Fisher Stevens
    • 131User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Short Circuit
    Trailer 1:49
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    Tim Blaney in Short Circuit (1986)
    Fisher Stevens in Short Circuit (1986)
    Ally Sheedy in Short Circuit (1986)
    Ally Sheedy in Short Circuit (1986)
    Tim Blaney in Short Circuit (1986)
    Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, and Fisher Stevens in Short Circuit (1986)
    Ally Sheedy and Brian McNamara in Short Circuit (1986)
    Ally Sheedy in Short Circuit (1986)
    Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy in Short Circuit (1986)
    Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, Fisher Stevens, and Tim Blaney in Short Circuit (1986)
    Tim Blaney in Short Circuit (1986)
    Steve Guttenberg and Fisher Stevens in Short Circuit (1986)

    Top cast

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    Ally Sheedy
    Ally Sheedy
    • Stephanie Speck
    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Newton Crosby
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Ben Jabituya
    Austin Pendleton
    Austin Pendleton
    • Howard Marner
    G.W. Bailey
    G.W. Bailey
    • Skroeder
    Brian McNamara
    Brian McNamara
    • Frank
    Tim Blaney
    Tim Blaney
    • Number 5
    • (voice)
    Marvin J. McIntyre
    Marvin J. McIntyre
    • Duke
    John Garber
    • Otis
    Penny Santon
    Penny Santon
    • Mrs. Cepeda
    Vernon Weddle
    Vernon Weddle
    • General Washburne
    Barbara Tarbuck
    Barbara Tarbuck
    • Senator Mills
    Tom Lawrence
    Tom Lawrence
    • Howard Marner's Aide
    Fred Slyter
    • Norman
    Billy Ray Sharkey
    • Zack
    Robert Krantz
    Robert Krantz
    • Reporter
    Jan Speck
    • Reporter
    Marguerite Happy
    • Barmaid
    • Director
      • John Badham
    • Writers
      • S.S. Wilson
      • Brent Maddock
      • Jay Tarses(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The sound of Number 5's laser firing is the same effect as the Ghostbusters' Proton Packs powering up.
    • Goofs
      When Frank lifts the glass of orange juice off the tray there is some resistance at first, probably from the magnet or adhesive used to keep the glass from sliding off during filming.
    • Quotes

      Number 5: Hey, laser lips, your mama was a snow blower.

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Last Resort/Short Circuit/Jo Jo Dancer Your Life Is Calling/Broken Rainbow (1986)
    • 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

    User reviews131

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    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    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.
    helpful•55
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    • Troy2Slick
    • Jul 30, 2002

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    FAQ8

    • Who is Frank?
    • What is "Short Circuit" about?
    • Is "Short Circuit" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 1986 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Coeur circuit
    • Filming locations
      • Astoria, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Producers Sales Organization (PSO)
      • Turman-Foster Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,697,761
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,346,808
      • May 11, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $40,697,761
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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