Short Circuit 2

Directed by Kenneth Johnson
PG
July 6, 1988    1h 50m    Box Office: $21.6MComedy, Family,
5.843%54%6.2
When Number Five is sent from Newton and Stephanie's ranch to the big city to help Ben with his electronics business, he finds that his robotic talents are wanted by city low-life who want to turn Number Five into profits.
  • Tim BlaneyJohnny Five (voice)
  • Fisher StevensBen Jahrvi
  • Michael McKeanFred Ritter
  • Cynthia GibbSandy Banatoni
  • Jack WestonOscar Baldwin
  • Dee McCaffertySaunders
  • David HemblenJones
  • Don LakeManic Mike
  • Damon D'OliveiraBones
  • Tito NúñezZorro
  • Jason KuriloffLil Man
  • Robert LaSardoSpooky
  • Lili FrancksOfficer Mendez
  • Wayne BestOfficer O'Malley
  • Gerard ParkesPriest
  • Adam LudwigHans de Ruyter
  • Rex HagonDartmoor
  • Rummy BishopNews Vendor
  • Richard ComarMr. Slater
  • Tony De SantisRussian Taxi Driver

Short Circuit 2 Ratings & Reviews

  • Butterfly CottageOctober 19, 2025
    What a blast from the past, well ahead of its time! Great family film. Bought back many happy memories.

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Short Circuit 2 Trivia

Short Circuit 2 was released on July 6, 1988.

Short Circuit 2 was directed by Kenneth Johnson.

Short Circuit 2 has a runtime of 1h 50m.

Short Circuit 2 was produced by Gary Foster, David Foster, Lawrence Turman.

When Number Five is sent from Newton and Stephanie's ranch to the big city to help Ben with his electronics business, he finds that his robotic talents are wanted by city low-life who want to turn Number Five into profits.

The key characters in Short Circuit 2 are Johnny Five (voice) (Tim Blaney), Ben Jahrvi (Fisher Stevens), Fred Ritter (Michael McKean).

Short Circuit 2 is rated PG.

Short Circuit 2 is a Comedy, Family, Science Fiction film.

Short Circuit 2 has an audience rating of 5.4 out of 10.

Short Circuit 2 had a budget of $15M.

Short Circuit 2 has made $21.6M at the box office.

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