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What is Short Circuit about? 
Meet Number 5, a military robot with a difference. Struck by lightning, he develops a consciousness of his own and escapes from the lab. A free-spirited animal lover mistakenly takes him in as an alien, teaching him about life on Earth. But with the military hot on his trail, Number 5 must use his newfound intelligence and wit to evade capture and find a place where he truly belongs. A heartwarming and hilarious sci-fi adventure ensues as this little robot learns to embrace his humanity.
Where can I stream Short Circuit? 
You can stream Short Circuit on: Apple TV Fandango at Home Tubi
What movies are similar to Short Circuit? 
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Short Circuit include Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out, Jetsons: The Movie, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Green Men from Outer Space, Home Alone.
When was Short Circuit released in theaters? 
Short Circuit was released in theaters on May 9, 1986.