Short Circuit

Short Circuit (1986) casts a whimsical, intelligent eye on the nature of humanity through the lens of a sentient robot, Number 5, who gains consciousness after an accidental lightning strike. Escaping the clutches of both his creator and the military, Number 5 finds sanctuary with a spirited animal activist who teaches him the ways of the world. The film balances charm and wit, probing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and empathy without overstating its case.