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*batteries not Included

PG

1987

1h 46m

Kids & Family

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Comedy

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Frank (Hume Cronyn) and Faye Riley (Jessica Tandy) are an elderly New York City couple living in a depressed part of town. There, they run a diner as well as an apartment building, which is home to a poor but friendly group of people. One day, Frank and Faye learn that a property developer wants them to sell the apartment. When they refuse, their diner is vandalized. However, Frank, Faye and their tenants are aided by mysterious flying saucers, which help them repair the diner and fight back.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

Within that ugly image, the symbol for the enlightened middle class is one of submission and collaboration.

Rated: 3/4

May 10, 2022

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

This film is so harmless it`s boring.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 23, 2017

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Batteries Not Included is a sweet, cheerful and funny family entertainment.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Kids in the cinema had lots of fun…tolerable overall. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 15, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an earnest and exceedingly well-acted endeavor that isnt, for the most part, as compelling or absorbing as one mightve hoped...

Rated: 2/4

Feb 10, 2022

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Alex Orner

Common Sense Media

A good film the whole family can enjoy.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2011

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/25

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Jesus B

Old, but gold. I remember watching this while I was still a boy and I still enjoyed it very much even now despite I must admit it does look odd compared to today's technology. Not very well executed but a very nice primse nonetheless.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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Topher S

it has annoying 80s movie stuff in it, but the alien robots are friggin' adorbs! there is a scene where the old guy flips a hamburger, but that ain't no burger, that is an adorable burger shaped flying robot alien

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Brendon E

I loved it not sure why so many bad reviews. Well acted funny and good natured film one for the whole family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Tam W

Great "feel good" wholesome movie that anyone in the family can enjoy. Especially around Christmas time. Worth watching at least once.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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David W

Loved this movie as a kid. I think it still holds up today. The special effects are top notch and the story still brings a tear to my eye.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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Synopsis

Frank (Hume Cronyn) and Faye Riley (Jessica Tandy) are an elderly New York City couple living in a depressed part of town. There, they run a diner as well as an apartment building, which is home to a poor but friendly group of people. One day, Frank and Faye learn that a property developer wants them to sell the apartment. When they refuse, their diner is vandalized. However, Frank, Faye and their tenants are aided by mysterious flying saucers, which help them repair the diner and fight back.

Director: Matthew Robbins
Producer: Ronald L. Schwary
Screenwriter: Brad Bird, Matthew Robbins, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson
Production Co: Universal/Universal Int, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 10, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.9M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Surround

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