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*batteries not included

PG19871h 47mMatthew Robbins
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 54

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"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.

FamilyComedyFantasyScience Fiction
SpacecraftNew York CityExtraterrestrial TechnologyAlien Life-formApartment BuildingElderly CoupleProperty Development

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Frequently asked questions

What is *batteries not included (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in *batteries not included?

*batteries not included stars Hume Cronyn (Frank Riley), Jessica Tandy (Faye Riley), Frank McRae (Harry Noble), Elizabeth Peña (Marisa Esteval), Michael Carmine (Carlos). The film was directed by Matthew Robbins.

How long is *batteries not included?

*batteries not included has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG.

Is *batteries not included worth watching?

*batteries not included holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Family, Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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