*batteries not included (1987)
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.
Director: Matthew Robbins
Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 18, 1987
Cast
- Hume Cronyn - Frank Riley
- Jessica Tandy - Faye Riley
- Frank McRae - Harry Noble
- Elizabeth Peña - Marisa Esteval
- Michael Carmine - Carlos
- Dennis Boutsikaris - Mason Baylor
- Tom Aldredge - Sid Hogenson
- Jane Hoffman - Muriel Hogenson
- John DiSanti - Gus
- John Pankow - Kovacs
Screenplay
- Brad Bird (Screenplay)
- Brent Maddock (Screenplay)
- Mick Garris (Story)
- S.S. Wilson (Screenplay)
- Matthew Robbins (Screenplay)
Music: James Horner
Cinematography: John McPherson
Editing: Cynthia Scheider
Production: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $65M
Original Language: en
Keywords
spacecraft, new york city, extraterrestrial technology, alien life-form, apartment building, elderly couple, property development
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is *batteries not included about?
- 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.
- Who directed *batteries not included?
- *batteries not included was directed by Matthew Robbins.
- Who stars in *batteries not included?
- *batteries not included stars Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine, Dennis Boutsikaris.
- How long is *batteries not included?
- *batteries not included has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is *batteries not included?
- *batteries not included is a Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of *batteries not included?
- *batteries not included had a budget of $25M.
- How much did *batteries not included gross?
- *batteries not included grossed $65M worldwide.
- Where was *batteries not included produced?
- *batteries not included was produced in United States of America.