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Short Circuit

6.619861h 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

ProducersDavid Foster·Lawrence Turman

Where to watch

Hulu

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Badham

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Short Circuit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Short Circuit?

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

Is Short Circuit on Netflix?

No, Short Circuit is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Hoopla.

Is Short Circuit on Amazon Prime Video?

Short Circuit isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Short Circuit for free?

Short Circuit is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

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).