*batteries not included (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1987, *batteries not included is a comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction film directed by Matthew Robbins, running about 106 minutes. “Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. *batteries not included stars Hume Cronyn as Frank Riley, Jessica Tandy as Faye Riley, Frank McRae as Harry Noble and Elizabeth Peña as Marisa Esteval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, *batteries not included has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch *batteries not included page.
If you liked it. Fans of *batteries not included tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch *batteries not included (1987)?
- In US, *batteries not included is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is *batteries not included worth watching?
- *batteries not included holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in *batteries not included?
- *batteries not included stars Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña and Michael Carmine.
- When was *batteries not included released?
- *batteries not included was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.