*batteries not included
PG“Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.”
1987·107 min·Released
Studio: Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
6.7TMDb
6.6IMDb
55%RT
Theatrical Dec 18, 1987Physical Feb 17, 1996
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USA · English · Kids
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorMatthew Robbins
WriterMatthew Robbins, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Brad Bird
Cast
Hume Cronyn
Frank Riley
Jessica Tandy
Faye Riley
Frank McRae
Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña
Marisa Esteval
Michael Carmine
Carlos
Dennis Boutsikaris
Mason Baylor
Tom Aldredge
Sid Hogenson
Jane Hoffman
Muriel Hogenson
John DiSanti
Gus
John Pankow
Kovacs
MacIntyre Dixon
DeWitt
Michael Greene
Lacey, Real Estate Developer
Doris Belack
Mrs. Thompson
Wendy Schaal
Pamela
José Angel Santana
Goon #1
James Le Gros
Goon #2
Ronald L. Schwary
Louie
Susan Shoffner
Receptionist
Shelly Kurtz
Policeman at Hospital
Joe Hamer
Policeman at Building
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Keywords
spacecraftnew york cityextraterrestrial technologyalien life-formapartment buildingelderly coupleproperty development
Details
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$65M
TMDb Votes
790
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026