Short Circuit

When a military robot prototype nicknamed Number 5 is struck by lightning, it breaks it's programming and becomes self-aware. Believing himself to be alive, Number 5 seeks sanctuary with a kindly young woman (Ally Sheedy) who protects him from his designer (Steve Guttenberg) and the Defense Department goons who want to send him to the scrapheap. Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton, G.W. Bailey co-star in this charming mix of comedy, sci-fi, and romance. 99 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free