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*batteries not included(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-12-18
67%
766 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $25,000,000.00
Revenue: $65,088,797.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: *batteries not included
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hume Cronyn
Frank Riley
Jessica Tandy
Faye Riley
Frank McRae
Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña
Marisa Esteval
Michael Carmine
Carlos
Dennis Boutsikaris
Mason Baylor
Tom Aldredge
Sid Hogenson
Jane Hoffman
Muriel Hogenson
John Pankow
Kovacs
Video Trailer *batteries not included
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*batteries not included 1987 TV trailer
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*batteries not included 1987 TV trailer - Teaser
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