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*batteries not included

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

6.719871h 47mFamilyComedyScience Fiction
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*batteries not included is a 1987 family and comedy film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Now TV Cinema.

PG age rating1h 47mFamilyComedy

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1987-12-18
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Family, Comedy, Science Fiction
Director
Matthew Robbins
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 856 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Hume CronynFrank Riley
Jessica TandyFaye Riley
Frank McRaeHarry Noble
Elizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval
Michael CarmineCarlos
Dennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor
Tom AldredgeSid Hogenson
Jane HoffmanMuriel Hogenson
John DiSantiGus
John PankowKovacs
MacIntyre DixonDeWitt
Michael GreeneLacey, Real Estate Developer
Doris BelackMrs. Thompson
Wendy SchaalPamela

Questions about *batteries not included

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Where can I watch *batteries not included in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, *batteries not included is listed on Now TV Cinema. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is *batteries not included suitable for children?

*batteries not included is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is *batteries not included about?

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.

How long is *batteries not included?

*batteries not included runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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