*batteries not included poster

*batteries not included( 1987)

TV-MAFamilyComedyFantasyScience Fiction
67%
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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

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      Hume Cronyn

      Frank Riley

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      Jessica Tandy

      Faye Riley

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      Frank McRae

      Harry Noble

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      Elizabeth Peña

      Marisa Esteval

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      Michael Carmine

      Carlos

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      Dennis Boutsikaris

      Mason Baylor

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      Tom Aldredge

      Sid Hogenson

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      Jane Hoffman

      Muriel Hogenson

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      John DiSanti

      Gus

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      John Pankow

      Kovacs

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      MacIntyre Dixon

      DeWitt

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      Michael Greene

      Lacey, Real Estate Developer

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      Doris Belack

      Mrs. Thompson

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      Wendy Schaal

      Pamela

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      José Angel Santana

      Goon #1

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      James Le Gros

      Goon #2

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      Ronald L. Schwary

      Louie

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      Susan Shoffner

      Receptionist

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      Shelly Kurtz

      Policeman at Hospital

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      Joe Hamer

      Policeman at Building

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      H. Clay Dear

      Policeman #2 at Building

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      Howard Renensland

      Reporter #1

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      Judy Grafe

      Reporter #2

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      Alice Beardsley

      Nurse

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      Dick Martinsen

      Fireman

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      Charles Raymond

      Hector

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      John Arceri

      Chauffeur

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      Riki Colon

      Band Member #1

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      Jon Imparato

      Band Member #2

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      David Vasquez

      Band Member #3

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      Luis Guzmán

      Bystander (uncredited)

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    Review 2Discussion

    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sat Sep 06 2014
    Very tidy little family piece. Residents of a building under threat of demolition from developers get an answer to their prayers in the form of tiny mechanical aliens. Firmly embedded in the trench that houses a number of 80s fantastical alienish pictures, *batteries not included is a bit worn around the edges yet still keeps its head above average waters thanks to its unbreakable charm. There is something so joyous about watching bullies {here in the form of vile developers and their hoodlum enforcers} getting a dose of their own medicine, and although the outcome here is never in doubt,...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    25000000.00

    Revenue

    65088797.00

    Keywords

    • spacecraft
    • new york city
    • extraterrestrial technology
    • alien life-form
    • apartment building
    • elderly couple
    • property development