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Short Circuit (1986)

PG | | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi | 9 May 1986 (USA)
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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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Stephanie Speck
... Newton Crosby
... Ben Jabituya
... Howard Marner
... Skroeder
... Frank
... Number 5 (voice)
Marvin J. McIntyre ... Duke
John Garber ... Otis
Penny Santon ... Mrs. Cepeda
Vernon Weddle ... General Washburne
... Senator Mills
... Howard Marner's Aide
Fred Slyter ... Norman
Billy Ray Sharkey ... Zack
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Storyline

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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>

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mistaken for alien | animal lover | artificial intelligence | robot | struck by lightning | See All (47) »

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Something wonderful has happened... Number Five is alive! See more »

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Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Sony Movie Channel [United States]

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Also Known As:

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Gross USA:

$40,697,761
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Did You Know?

Trivia

At the beginning of the movie, you see a close-up of flowers on a green field, and then the tanks roll over them. This resembled James Cameron's style. See more »

Goofs

Stephanie shows Number 5 the sun in the morning. However, they are looking west over the Pacific Ocean, so they are watching the sun setting, not rising. See more »

Quotes

Howard Marner: No, I'm sure we'll all agree that Dr Crosby has designed a weapon which will keep our world safe for all time.
Newton Crosby: Howard, what's so safe about blowing people up?
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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. See more »

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Soundtracks

Come And Follow Me
(Number 5's Theme from "Short Circuit")
Written by David Shire, Will Jennings and Max Carl
Performed by Max Carl and Marcella Detroit (as Marcy Levy)
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is "Short Circuit" based on a book?
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A very fun movie!
30 July 2002 | by – See all my reviews

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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