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Batteries Not Included (stylized as *batteries not included) is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Matthew Robbins about small extraterrestrial living spaceships that save an apartment block under threat from property development. The story was originally intended to be featured in the television series Amazing Stories, but executive producer Steven Spielberg liked the idea so much that he decided to adapt it into a film. It was the feature film screenwriting debut of Brad Bird.

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1987 · 1h 47m · Family · Comedy · Fantasy

TMDB 6.7/10 (820 votes)

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.

Directed by Matthew Robbins

Box office $65M worldwide

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Matthew RobbinsDirector

Hume Cronynas Frank Riley

Jessica Tandyas Faye Riley

Frank McRaeas Harry Noble

Elizabeth Peñaas Marisa Esteval

Michael Carmineas Carlos

Dennis Boutsikarisas Mason Baylor

Tom Aldredgeas Sid Hogenson

Jane Hoffmanas Muriel Hogenson

John DiSantias Gus

John Pankowas Kovacs

MacIntyre Dixonas DeWitt

Michael Greeneas Lacey, Real Estate Developer

Doris Belackas Mrs. Thompson

Wendy Schaalas Pamela

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Batteries Not Included (stylized as *batteries not included) is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Matthew Robbins about small extraterrestrial living spaceships that save an apartment block under threat from property development. The story was originally intended to be featured in the television series Amazing Stories, but executive producer Steven Spielberg liked the idea so much that he decided to adapt it into a film. It was the feature film screenwriting debut of Brad Bird.

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🎬 Movie

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1987 · 1h 47m · Family · Comedy · Fantasy

TMDB 6.7/10 (820 votes)

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.

Directed by Matthew Robbins

Box office $65M worldwide

IMDb ↗