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Short Circuit: Robot gains AI, befriends Stephanie, learns quirks, dodges army, discovers humanity. Johnny 5: Input! laughter, bravery, Number Johnny Five alive!

Short Circuit Trivia

What is the name of the main robot character in the movie "Short Circuit"? (Easy)

#1: Johnny 5

#2: Eve

#3: Optimus Prime

#4: R2-D2

What was the original purpose of the robots in "Short Circuit"? (Hard)

#1: Security

#2: Military

#3: Household

#4: Industrial

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Short Circuit Fun Facts

Johnny 5, the robot from Short Circuit, was officially credited as being played by Himself in the film's credits.

The robot Johnny 5's full size model had over 100 servo motors.

Short Circuit Polls

What is your favorite robot character in movies?

R2-D2 (Star Wars)

WALL-E (WALL-E)

Johnny 5 (Short Circuit)

T-800 (Terminator)

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Who is your favorite character in Short Circuit besides Number 5?

Newton Crosby

Stephanie Speck

Ben Jabituya

Skurge

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Popular Characters

Number Five

Stephanie Speck

Newton Crosby

Ben Jabituya

Howard Marner

Captain Skroeder

Johnny 5

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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May 9, 1986

Release of Short Circuit

The science fiction comedy film 'Short Circuit' was released in the United States, directed by John Badham.

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1984

Development of Short Circuit screenplay

The screenplay for 'Short Circuit' was developed, initially inspired by the concept of a robot gaining human-like intelligence.

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1985

Casting of Short Circuit

Casting for the main roles including Ally Sheedy and Steve Guttenberg took place for the production of 'Short Circuit'.

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