Short Circuit Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Feb. 4, 2012

Short Circuit

Director: Tim Hill

Screenwriter: S.S. Wilson • Brent Maddock • Dan Milano • Matt Lieberman

N/A Comedy N/A

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

Coming Soon On Amazon

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Pre-Production

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script. Production is scheduled for the end of the year, with Dimension eyeing a release next summer.

February 4, 2012

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: An experimental robot develops intelligence and self-awareness after being struck by lightning. With the help of a troubled young boy, the robot tries to evade capture and convince his creator that he's truly alive.

Comedy Family Remake

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Will you see Short Circuit?

89% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

11% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Short Circuit.

No cast details available.

Crew Behind the Film

The Short Circuit behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Tim Hill last directed The War with Grandpa and Hop.

Director: Tim Hill
Screenwriters: S.S. Wilson
Brent Maddock
Dan Milano
Producers: David Foster
Ryan E. Heppe
John Hyde
Brian Manis

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: David Foster Productions; Dimension Films United States

Production Details

What we know about the Short Circuit movie production.

Key Facts

Remake of the 1986 film.

Production Updates for Short Circuit

Feb 2012

Pre-Production

Changed Short Circuit movie production status. Production is scheduled for the end of the year, with Dimension eyeing a release next summer.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Short Circuit movie trailers and clips.

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Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

Short Circuit is coming out to on To Be Announced (TBA) There are 9,428 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sesame Street, Star Trek Sequel and The Rosie Project.