Short Circuit
Directors
John Badham
Actors
- Ally Sheedy
- Steve Guttenberg
- Fisher Stevens
Credits: 3
Summary
Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.
More about this movie
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.