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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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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Short Circuit online?
- You can stream Short Circuit on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Short Circuit come out?
- Short Circuit was released in 1986.
- What genre is Short Circuit?
- Short Circuit is a science fiction, comedy, and family film.
- How long is Short Circuit?
- Short Circuit runs about 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Who stars in Short Circuit?
- Short Circuit stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, and Austin Pendleton.
- How is Short Circuit rated?
- Short Circuit currently scores 6.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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