Short Circuit (1986)
1986
Action / Comedy / Family / Sci-Fi
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Short Circuit (1986)
1986
Action / Comedy / Family / Sci-Fi
6/10
Plot summary
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.—Jean-Marc Rocher