*batteries not included

*batteries not included (1987)

PG
25/03/1988 (GB)
Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
1h 47m

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

Overview

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.

  • Matthew RobbinsDirector, Screenplay
  • Brad BirdScreenplay
  • Brent MaddockScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $25,000,000

  • Revenue

    $65,088,797

Keywords

  • spacecraft
  • new york city
  • extraterrestrial technology
  • alien life-form
  • apartment building
  • elderly couple
  • property development

Top Billed Cast

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Frank Riley

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

Faye Riley

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Harry Noble

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Marisa Esteval

Michael Carmine

Michael Carmine

Carlos

Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris

Mason Baylor

Tom Aldredge

Tom Aldredge

Sid Hogenson

Jane Hoffman

Jane Hoffman

Muriel Hogenson

John DiSanti

Gus

John Pankow

John Pankow

Kovacs

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