Short Circuit [2605] Released: 1986-05-09 Revenue: $40,697,761 Budget: $10,000,000 Profit: $30,697,761 Runtime: 98 mins Popularity: 3.1458 Vote Average: 6.6 Vote Count: 1,516 Overview: 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. Cast [27] Ally SheedyStephanie Speck Steve GuttenbergNewton Crosby Fisher StevensBen Jabituya Austin PendletonHoward Marner G.W. BaileySkroeder Brian McNamaraFrank Tim BlaneyNumber 5 Marvin J. McIntyreDuke John GarberOtis Penny SantonMrs. Cepeda Vernon WeddleGeneral Washburne Barbara TarbuckSenator Mills Tom LawrenceHoward Marner's Aide Fred SlyterNorman Billy Ray SharkeyZack Robert KrantzReporter Jan SpeckReporter Marguerite HappyBarmaid Howard KrickFarmer Marjorie Card HughesFarmer's Wife Herb SmithGate Guard Jack ThompsonParty Guest William StriglosParty Guest Mary ReckleyParty Guest Shay McLeanParty Guest Eleanor C. HeutschyParty Guest Sergio KatoFrank Trailers "Short Circuit" (1986) HD Theatrical Trailer