Short Circuit - (1986) - Netflix

1h38m - Comedies

After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human, escapes the lab and ventures out into the world.

Director: John Badham
Cast: Tim Blaney, Austin Pendleton, Brian McNamara, G.W. Bailey, Fisher Stevens, Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, Marvin J. McIntyre
Netflix Rating:
6.6/5
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 0/100
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Available Since: 2018-06-02
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Synopsis 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.

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