*batteries not included (1987)

1987 · 107 min · Family, Comedy, Science Fiction

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.

Directed by Matthew Robbins. Starring Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña and Michael Carmine.

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