WatchTrove
Poster for *batteries not included

*batteries not included

Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.

  • Movie
  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 47m

Directed by Matthew Robbins

6.7

TMDB audience rating
6.7 out of 10 from 854 votes

Where to watch Trailer

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.

Where to watch

Official offers in the United States

Rent

Pay once to watch for a limited time
  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

Pay once to keep a digital copy
  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Prices and links on TMDB

Availability data by JustWatch, provided through TMDB. Offers vary by country and change often, so confirm with the service before you subscribe, rent or buy. WatchTrove does not host or stream video.

Trailer

Play trailer: Blu-ray Trailer

Official video hosted on YouTube. The player loads only when you press play.

Cast and crew

  • Hume Cronyn

    Hume CronynFrank Riley

  • Jessica Tandy

    Jessica TandyFaye Riley

  • Frank McRae

    Frank McRaeHarry Noble

  • Elizabeth Peña

    Elizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval

  • Michael Carmine

    Michael CarmineCarlos

  • Dennis Boutsikaris

    Dennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor

  • Tom Aldredge

    Tom AldredgeSid Hogenson

  • Jane Hoffman

    Jane HoffmanMuriel Hogenson

  • John DiSanti

    John DiSantiGus

  • John Pankow

    John PankowKovacs

  • MacIntyre Dixon

    MacIntyre DixonDeWitt

  • Michael Greene

    Michael GreeneLacey, Real Estate Developer

  • Doris Belack

    Doris BelackMrs. Thompson

  • Wendy Schaal

    Wendy SchaalPamela

  • José Angel SantanaGoon #1

  • James Le Gros

    James Le GrosGoon #2

  • Ronald L. SchwaryLouie

  • Susan ShoffnerReceptionist

Director
Matthew Robbins
Writer
Brad Bird, Brent Maddock and Mick Garris
Music
James Horner
Cinematography
John McPherson