
*batteries not included (1987)
Directed by
Matthew Robbins.
Starring
Hume Cronyn,
Jessica Tandy,
Frank McRae and
Elizabeth Peña.
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
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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.
- Original title: *batteries not included
- Release date: Dec. 18, 1987
- Status: Released
- Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Runtime: 1h 46min
- Producers: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Cast

Hume Cronyn
Frank Riley

Jessica Tandy
Faye Riley

Frank McRae
Harry Noble

Elizabeth Peña
Marisa Esteval
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- Friends
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- Mind and Soul
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- Nothing Goes Right
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- Youth
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- Life is a Bitch
- Hopes
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- Showbiz