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Batteries Not Included (stylized as *batteries not included) is a 1987 American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Matthew Robbins about small extraterrestrial living spaceships that save an apartment block under threat from property development.
Dec 18, 1987 · A group of tenants in an apartment block are helped by friendly aliens to fight against the ruthless land developer who wants to evict them. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this 1987 movie.
- (38K)
- Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Matthew Robbins
- 1987-12-18
An elderly couple and their tenants are helped by friendly flying saucers in this 1987 film produced by Steven Spielberg. See reviews, cast, photos, and where to watch online.
- (18)
- Matthew Robbins
- PG
- Hume Cronyn
Overview. 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.
Apr 1, 2024 · Batteries Not Included (1987) | HD Trailer. This heartwarming Sci-Fi tale is from Executive Producer Steven Spielberg (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), and co-written by Academy Award-winning...
- 1 min
- 686
- Imprint Films
Designed by Industrial Light & Magic, the visual effects wizards, the saucers swoop and vibrate and blink and purr and even have children, which they assemble out of old toasters and other househood appliances. "Batteries Not Included" is a sweet, cheerful and funny family entertainment.
A fantasy film about aliens who help a group of tenants fight a ruthless developer who wants to evict them from their old building in New York City. The aliens are small, flying saucer-like objects that can repair broken items and reproduce themselves with nuts and bolts.
