Film · 1986

Short Circuit

Name: Short Circuit
Genre: Comedy, Science fiction
Released: 1986-05-09
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, Barbara Tarbuck

Directed by John Badham · starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg and Fisher Stevens

1 h 38 min
PG
Comedy · Science fiction
USA
Released in the UK 4 December 1986

7.3 Users15 votes

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Runtime: 98 min1 hour and 38 minutes
Budget: $15mTriStar Pictures
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Short Circuit?: 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Short Circuit released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 4 December 1986.
Who directed Short Circuit?: John Badham.
Who is in Short Circuit?: It stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens and Austin Pendleton.
Where can I watch Short Circuit?: In the UK it is available with a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.