*batteries not included
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley lef...
Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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1987
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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.
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Runtime:
107 min
Release date:
18 Dec 1987
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$25,000,000
Revenue:
$65,088,797
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The extraterrestrial elves, who thrive on electricity and replicate themselves out of scrap metal, are no less charming, and the special effects show them off gracefully.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
1 Jan 2000