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Home Entertainment JioHotstar *batteries not included
JIOHOTSTAR *batteries not included
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MOVIE 1h 47m 1987

*batteries not included

IMDb 6.7 / 10 (40K)
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Comedy Fantasy Kids & Family

Storyline & 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.

Matthew Robbins
Director Matthew Robbins
Streaming Platform: JioHotstar (India)
Release Window: Dec 18, 1987 (Streaming on JioHotstar)
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Matthew Robbins

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Hume Cronyn

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Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

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Frank McRae

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Elizabeth Peña

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Michael Carmine

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Dennis Boutsikaris

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Jane Hoffman

Jane Hoffman

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John DiSanti

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John Pankow

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MacIntyre Dixon

MacIntyre Dixon

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Michael Greene

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Quick Facts: *batteries not included

Where can I watch *batteries not included in India?

*batteries not included is streaming on JioHotstar in India.

When was *batteries not included released?

*batteries not included was released on 18 December 1987.

Who stars in *batteries not included?

The movie stars Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine.

Who directed *batteries not included?

*batteries not included is directed by Matthew Robbins.

What is the IMDb rating of *batteries not included?

*batteries not included has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 from 40K votes.

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