Where to Watch Short Circuit (1986)

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Short Circuit' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Short Circuit' right now, here are some details about the TriStar Pictures, PSO, The Turman-Foster Company comedy flick.

Released May 9th, 1986, 'Short Circuit' stars Austin Pendleton The PG movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a score of 66 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 1,516 experienced s.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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."

'Short Circuit' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Microsoft Store, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Hoopla, YouTube, and Google Play Movies .