*batteries not included
1987, English. Directed by Matthew Robbins.
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 856 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch *batteries not included
*batteries not included is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Matthew RobbinsDirector
- Hume CronynFrank Riley
- Jessica TandyFaye Riley
- Frank McRaeHarry Noble
- Elizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval
- Michael CarmineCarlos
- Dennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor
- Tom AldredgeSid Hogenson
- Jane HoffmanMuriel Hogenson
- John DiSantiGus
- John PankowKovacs
- MacIntyre DixonDeWitt
- Michael GreeneLacey, Real Estate Developer
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Matthew Robbins, Brad Bird, Brent Maddock
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $65M
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*batteries not included: quick answers
Is *batteries not included worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 856 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is *batteries not included?
*batteries not included runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does *batteries not included have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for *batteries not included. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
*batteries not included parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
*batteries not included is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is *batteries not included on?
*batteries not included is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like *batteries not included?
If you liked *batteries not included, try Muppets from Space, Planet 51, A.R.C.H.I.E..
Who directed *batteries not included?
*batteries not included (1987) was directed by Matthew Robbins and stars Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae.