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Short Circuit
Movie (1986)
After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
Movie (1986)
After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Includes kissing and mild sexual innuendo.
Violence & Gore
Repeated gunfire, laser attacks and explosions damage robots and equipment. There are also scuffles between a woman and her former boyfriend.
Profanity
Swearing is frequent and includes stronger insults such as “bullshit” and “asshole”.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Cocktails are served at a party, and there is a brief marijuana reference.
Frightening Scenes
The robot is pursued by people trying to destroy him, creating sustained peril.
Positives & learning
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Role models
The sympathetic characters show kindness towards people, animals and the robot.
Representation
An Indian scientist’s accent and difficulties with English are repeatedly used for stereotyped humour.
Learning
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