*batteries not included
“Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.6x
+$40.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Robbins, Brad Bird, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- *batteries not included
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $65.1M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Robbins
Matthew Robbins, Brad Bird, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Mick Garris
James Horner
John McPherson, Richard C. Kratina
Cynthia Scheider
Ronald L. Schwary, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Robbins
Director
Matthew Robbins
Screenplay
Brad Bird
Screenplay
Brent Maddock
Screenplay
S.S. Wilson
Screenplay
Ronald L. Schwary
Producer
John McPherson
Director of Photography
Cynthia Scheider
Editor
Ted Haworth
Production Design
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About *batteries not included
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is *batteries not included about?
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.
Who directed *batteries not included?
*batteries not included was directed by Matthew Robbins.
Who stars in *batteries not included?
The principal cast of *batteries not included includes Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine.
When was *batteries not included released and how long is it?
*batteries not included was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of *batteries not included?
*batteries not included had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $65.1M at the worldwide box office (2.6 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for *batteries not included?
The original motion picture soundtrack for *batteries not included was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for *batteries not included?
*batteries not included holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).