Quick Facts
DirectorMatthew Robbins
Runtime1h 47m · PG
GenresComedy · Family · Fantasy · Science-fiction
Release1987-12-18
Film
*batteries not included
1987· PG· 1h 47m· Comedy· Family· Fantasy· Science-fiction
“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.
1987-12-18
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorMatthew Robbins
ScreenplayBrad Bird
ProducerRonald L. Schwary
Director of PhotographyJohn McPherson
Original Music ComposerJames Horner
EditorCynthia Scheider
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 39 crew)
Details
Released1987-12-18
Runtime1h 47m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosAmblin Entertainment · Universal Pictures
Budget$25M
Box office$65M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.7/10 · 813 votes
Original languageen
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