Short Circuit
1986 · 98 min · Director: John Badham
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Number 5, one of a group of experimental military robots, undergoes a sudden transformation after being struck by lightning. He develops self-awareness, consciousness, and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory. With the help of a young woman, Number 5 tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he has truly become alive.
Emotional fingerprint
Short Circuit (1986) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Smile 30%, Humor 25%, Love 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Smile30%
- Humor25%
- Love20%
- Excitement15%
- Anxiety10%
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Smile, Humor, Love. Genres: Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Smile, Humor and Love. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Empathy
- Relief
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Empathy | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Humor | 42 % | 38 % | 7 % | 2 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Humor | 45 % | 35 % | 10 % | 3 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Tension | 49 % | 31 % | 15 % | 3 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 49 % | 34 % | 20 % | 5 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Humor | 48 % | 43 % | 25 % | 8 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Humor | 48 % | 48 % | 28 % | 5 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Humor | 51 % | 41 % | 35 % | 1 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Empathy | 61 % | 30 % | 53 % | 1 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Empathy | 61 % | 29 % | 53 % | 5 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Humor | 49 % | 35 % | 35 % | 8 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Humor | 44 % | 36 % | 32 % | 8 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Humor | 48 % | 39 % | 38 % | 8 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Humor | 53 % | 44 % | 39 % | 6 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 58 % | 44 % | 41 % | 5 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 60 % | 41 % | 44 % | 6 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Empathy | 57 % | 40 % | 48 % | 13 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Humor | 61 % | 33 % | 54 % | 18 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 74 % | 24 % | 57 % | 31 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Relief | 80 % | 28 % | 55 % | 57 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Number 5 (voice)
Mrs. Cepeda
General Washburne
Howard Marner's Aide
Norman
Zack
Reporter
Reporter
Barmaid
Farmer
Farmer's Wife
Details
- Directed by
- John Badham
- Written by
- S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Jay Tarses, Brent Maddock
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1986
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Smile
- Data updated
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