Movie·1987·107 min

*batteries not included

Name: *batteries not included
Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 1987-12-18
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine

*batteries not included is available in the US to rent or buy on 5 apps, and is not on a subscription app right now, as of October 5, 2026.

Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.

6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Family Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction

In a soon to be demolished block of apartments, the residents resist the criminal methods used to force them to leave so a greedy tycoon can build his new skyscraper. When tiny mechanical aliens land for a recharge, they decide to stay and help out.

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