*batteries not included

6.7 1987 1h 47m United States of America

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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About

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

Details

Directors

Matthew Robbins

Writers

Matthew Robbins, Brent Maddock, Mick Garris, S.S. Wilson, Brad Bird

Cast

Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine, Dennis Boutsikaris, Tom Aldredge, Jane Hoffman, John DiSanti, John Pankow, MacIntyre Dixon, Michael Greene, Doris Belack, Wendy Schaal, José Angel Santana

Production

Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Countries

United States of America