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- Richard8 de febrero de 2026I first saw Short Circuit in the cinema and that made all the difference. Seeing Johnny 5 on the big screen for the first time was pure magic. The film had that perfect 80's blend of sci‑fi, comedy and heart and watching it in a theater gave it a sense of wonder that stuck with me. Johnny 5 felt alive in a way that was rare for the time, full of personality, curiosity and charm. The mix of practical effects and puppetry made him feel real, especially when you’re sitting in a dark cinema with the sound and lights pulling you into his world. The movie had a lightness to it, but also a surprising emotional core. It wasn’t just about a robot escaping a lab, it was about identity, friendship and discovering what it means to be alive. Seeing it on the big screen made those moments hit even harder. It’s one of those films that instantly transports you back to that era: the music, the humor, the optimism and that unmistakable 80's movie magic.
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Cortocircuito was released on 9 de mayo de 1986.
Cortocircuito was directed by John Badham.
Cortocircuito has a runtime of 1h 38min.
Cortocircuito was produced by David Foster, Lawrence Turman, Gregg Champion.
Una fábrica de robots construye con fines pacíficos un sofisticado modelo, pero sus responsables deciden que puede servir también para la guerra. Durante la presentación del invento, un rayo afecta al número 5 que, a partir de ese momento, deja de ser una máquina militar. El robot se escapa y, en su huida, se encuentra con una chica que, tomándolo por un extraterrestre, se lo lleva a su casa.
The key characters in Cortocircuito are Stephanie Speck (Ally Sheedy), Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg), Ben Jabituya (Fisher Stevens).
Cortocircuito is rated A.
Cortocircuito is a Comedia, Familia, Ciencia ficción film.
Cortocircuito has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10.
Cortocircuito had a budget of 10 MUS$.
Cortocircuito has made 40,7 MUS$ at the box office.