Short Circuit
Short Circuit1986
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Short Circuit
1h 38m·Science Fiction, Comedy, Family·
Directed by John Badham·1986
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6.7/10 avgAverage user ratingAfter 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ally SheedyStephanie Speck | Stephanie Speck |
 Steve GuttenbergNewton Crosby | Newton Crosby |
 Fisher StevensBen Jabituya | Ben Jabituya |
 Austin PendletonHoward Marner | Howard Marner |
 G.W. BaileySkroeder | Skroeder |
 Brian McNamaraFrank | Frank |
 Tim BlaneyNumber 5 (voice) | Number 5 (voice) |
| MMarvin J. McIntyreDuke | Duke |
| JJohn GarberOtis | Otis |
 Penny SantonMrs. Cepeda | Mrs. Cepeda |
 Vernon WeddleGeneral Washburne | General Washburne |
 Barbara TarbuckSenator Mills | Senator Mills |
| TTom LawrenceHoward Marner's Aide | Howard Marner's Aide |
| FFred SlyterNorman | Norman |
 Billy Ray SharkeyZack | Zack |
 Robert KrantzReporter | Reporter |
| JJan SpeckReporter | Reporter |
 Marguerite HappyBarmaid | Barmaid |
| HHoward KrickFarmer | Farmer |
| MMarjorie Card HughesFarmer's Wife | Farmer's Wife |
| HHerb SmithGate Guard | Gate Guard |
 Jack ThompsonParty Guest | Party Guest |
| WWilliam StriglosParty Guest | Party Guest |
| MMary ReckleyParty Guest | Party Guest |
| SShay McLeanParty Guest | Party Guest |
| EEleanor C. HeutschyParty Guest | Party Guest |
| SSergio KatoFrank | Frank |