*batteries not included
“Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.”
1987•PG•1h 47m•6.7•Released
FamilyComedyScience Fiction
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.
Director
Matthew Robbins
Writer
Brad Bird, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Matthew Robbins
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$65M
Languages
English
Studio
Amblin Entertainment
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
Production
Company
Amblin Entertainment
Company
Universal Pictures
Producer
Ronald L. Schwary
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