Short Circuit 2

Short Circuit 2

The adventures of America's most electric leading man continue.

PG 1988 · 110 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Drama

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.

Directed by Kenneth Johnson · Written by S.S. Wilson

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