Short Circuit

(1986)

6.6 /10

69,830 votes

IMDb

Release & Runtime

May 9, 1986 · 1 hr 38 min

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations total

Languages

English

Countries

United States

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.

Cast: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens and others

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