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62% Critic Match
Short Circuit 2
“The adventures of America's most electric leading man continue.”
6.2 / 10• 1988• 1h 50m•PG• English
ComedyFamilyScience FictionDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tim Blaney
Johnny Five (voice)
Lead
Fisher Stevens
Ben Jahrvi
Michael McKean
Fred Ritter
Cynthia Gibb
Sandy Banatoni
Jack Weston
Oscar Baldwin
Dee McCafferty
Saunders
David Hemblen
Jones
Don Lake
Manic Mike
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kenneth Johnson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Short Circuit 2 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
