*batteries not included (1987)

12/18/1987 (US) • 1h 47m

Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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.

Top Billed Cast

Hume Cronyn

Frank Riley

Jessica Tandy

Faye Riley

Frank McRae

Harry Noble

Elizabeth Peña

Marisa Esteval

Dennis Boutsikaris

Mason Baylor

Tom Aldredge

Sid Hogenson

Jane Hoffman

Muriel Hogenson


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$25,000,000.00

Revenue

$65,088,797.00

Keywords

spacecraft

new york city

extraterrestrial technology

alien life-form

apartment building

elderly couple

property development

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