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Short Circuit
Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
1986·1h 38m·★ 6.7
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.
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A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
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Light commitment · 1h 38m
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