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*batteries not included

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

1987 · PG · 1h 47m

Directed by Matthew Robbins

6.7

TMDB audience score
854 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Hume Cronyn
    Frank Riley

  • Jessica Tandy
    Faye Riley

  • Frank McRae
    Harry Noble

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Marisa Esteval

  • Michael Carmine
    Carlos

  • Dennis Boutsikaris
    Mason Baylor

  • Tom Aldredge
    Sid Hogenson

  • Jane Hoffman
    Muriel Hogenson

  • John DiSanti
    Gus

  • John Pankow
    Kovacs

  • MacIntyre Dixon
    DeWitt

  • Michael Greene
    Lacey, Real Estate Developer

  • Doris Belack
    Mrs. Thompson

  • Wendy Schaal
    Pamela

  • José Angel Santana
    Goon #1

  • James Le Gros
    Goon #2

  • Ronald L. Schwary
    Louie

  • Susan Shoffner
    Receptionist