Short Circuit (1986) Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi | 98min | 9 May 1986 (USA)
6.7


Director: John BadhamWriter: S.S. Wilson, Brent MaddockStars: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher StevensSummary: 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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