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*batteries not included
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about *batteries not included
Cast
Hume CronynFrank Riley
Jessica TandyFaye Riley
Frank McRaeHarry Noble
Elizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval
Michael CarmineCarlos
Dennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor
Tom AldredgeSid Hogenson
Jane HoffmanMuriel HogensonCredits
- Directed by
- Matthew Robbins
- Written by
- Brad Bird, Matthew Robbins, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Mick Garris
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $65.1M
Production
Amblin EntertainmentUnited States
Universal PicturesUnited States
Themes
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