Short Circuit 2 (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Short Circuit 2 is a comedy, drama, family and science fiction film directed by Kenneth Johnson, running about 110 minutes. “The adventures of America's most electric leading man continue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.
Who’s in it. Short Circuit 2 stars Tim Blaney as Johnny Five (voice), Fisher Stevens as Ben Jahrvi, Michael McKean as Fred Ritter and Cynthia Gibb as Sandy Banatoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Short Circuit 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.6M 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 Short Circuit 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Circuit 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Circuit 2 (1988)?
- In US, Short Circuit 2 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 Short Circuit 2 worth watching?
- Short Circuit 2 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Short Circuit 2?
- Short Circuit 2 stars Tim Blaney, Fisher Stevens, Michael McKean, Cynthia Gibb and Jack Weston.
- When was Short Circuit 2 released?
- Short Circuit 2 was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.