Movie Settings Database

Short Circuit

Where:

Oregon

When:

The 1980s

Something wonderful has happened... No. 5 is alive! — 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.

Released in 1986 — 98 minutes

Genres:

Comedy Family Science Fiction

Language:

English