1986 · movie · PG · 1h 38m
Short Circuit
Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive.
Is Short Circuit on Netflix?
No. Short Circuit (1986) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu.
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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 spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
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How we got to 67.1
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.7/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 33 | none |
Short Circuit: common questions
Is Short Circuit on Netflix?
No. Short Circuit (1986) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu.
Where can I watch Short Circuit?
Short Circuit (1986) is included with a Hulu subscription in the US.
Is Short Circuit worth watching?
It scores 67.1/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Short Circuit?
Short Circuit runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What is Short Circuit rated?
Short Circuit is rated PG in the US.
Who is in Short Circuit?
Short Circuit stars Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.