Where to watch Short Circuit (1986)
PG98 min★ 6.6Science Fiction, Comedy, Family
Yes — Short Circuit is free on Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
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Short Circuit — common questions
- Can I watch Short Circuit for free?
- Yes. Short Circuit is streaming at no cost on Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Short Circuit on Netflix?
- No. Short Circuit is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Short Circuit without paying anything?
- Through a library. Hoopla is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is Short Circuit?
- Short Circuit runs 98 minutes, rated PG.
