Short Circuit

Name: Short Circuit
Genre: Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-01-01
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey

1986| 1h 38m| IMDb 6.6

Short Circuit (1986) is currently streaming in the UK on Prime Video. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Comedy Family Science Fiction

An experimental military robot undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops consciousness and tries to convince his creator that he has truly become alive.

Director: John Badham