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When a laser-armed Department of Defense robot named Number 5 gets zapped by a lightning bolt, he "malfunctions" and starts spouting peace slogans and developing a human-like consciousness. Naturally, the newly pacifist machine wants out of the military and escapes. As a frantic search for the creature begins, Number 5 settles down in his new home, with a gentle young woman named Stephanie (Ally Sheedy), who has every intention of holding on to her find, teaching Number 5 about popular culture and other mysteries of life. Thoroughly convinced that the robot is alive, she develops a strong bond with the creature. In order to prevent his capture by the military--who view Number 5 as an armed-and-dangerous weapon--the pair must convince his inventor, a reclusive scientist named Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg), that he is truly alive and more than just a metal machine. The highly innovative robot created for director John Badham's film brings to mind other lovable science fiction icons such as E.T. and R2D2 from STAR WARS.
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Logline: |
A robot suddenly gains intelligence, escapes, and discovers the outside world. |
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| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family and Science Fiction/Fantasy |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 38 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG |
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| Distributors: |
TriStar Pictures
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| Production Co.: |
TriStar Pictures, Producers Sales Organization
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$39,008,014 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, USA
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California, USA
North Bonneville, Washington
North Bonneville, Washington, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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