Short Circuit (1986) Original Rolled Poster 27x40

Short Circuit (1986) is a sci-fi comedy directed by John Badham that follows Number 5, a military robot struck by lightning who gains sentience and escapes from a government lab, leading to a quirky adventure as he discovers life, friendship, and the meaning of being alive. Ally Sheedy stars as Stephanie, an animal lover who befriends the robot, while Steve Guttenberg plays Newton Crosby, the inventor who eventually helps Number 5 evade recapture. The film also features Fisher Stevens and Austin Pendleton, blending 1980s charm with themes of technology, identity, and humanity.