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Short Circuit

6.719861h 38mPGMovieScience FictionComedyFamily

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…

DirectorJohn Badham
WriterBrent Maddock
ProducersGregg Champion·Lawrence Turman

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Cast · Directed by John Badham

ASAlly Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Stephanie Speck
SGSteve Guttenberg
Steve Guttenberg
Newton Crosby
FSFisher Stevens
Fisher Stevens
Ben Jabituya
APAustin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton
Howard Marner
GBG.W. Bailey
G.W. Bailey
Skroeder
BMBrian McNamara
Brian McNamara
Frank
TBTim Blaney
Tim Blaney
Number 5 (voice)
MM
Marvin J. McIntyre
Duke
JG
John Garber
Otis
PS
Penny Santon
Mrs. Cepeda
VWVernon Weddle
Vernon Weddle
General Washburne
BTBarbara Tarbuck
Barbara Tarbuck
Senator Mills

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Short Circuit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Short Circuit?

Short Circuit is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Short Circuit on Netflix?

No, Short Circuit is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Short Circuit on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Short Circuit is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Short Circuit for free?

Short Circuit is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Short Circuit?

Yes — Short Circuit is followed by Short Circuit 2 (1988) in the Short Circuit Collection.

Is there a prequel to Short Circuit?

Short Circuit is the first film in the Short Circuit Collection.

Is Short Circuit part of a trilogy?

No — Short Circuit is part of the Short Circuit Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Short Circuit Collection?

There are 2 films in the Short Circuit Collection: Short Circuit (1986) and Short Circuit 2 (1988).