*batteries not included 1987
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Gummy
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SplatIn 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Riley
as Faye Riley
as Harry Noble
as Marisa Esteval
as Carlos
as Mason Baylor
as Sid Hogenson
as Muriel Hogenson
as Gus
as Kovacs
Director:
Writer:
Matthew Robbins, Brad Bird, Brent Maddock, S.S. Wilson, Mick Garris
Stars:
Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña, Michael Carmine, Dennis Boutsikaris, Tom Aldredge, Jane Hoffman, John DiSanti, John Pankow,
Genres:
Family,Comedy,Fantasy,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
*batteries not included
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Frank Riley
as Faye Riley
as Harry Noble
as Marisa Esteval
as Carlos
as Mason Baylor
as Sid Hogenson
as Muriel Hogenson
as Gus
as Kovacs
as DeWitt
as Lacey, Real Estate Developer
as Mrs. Thompson
as Pamela
as Goon #1
as Goon #2
as Louie
as Receptionist
as Policeman at Hospital
as Policeman at Building
as Policeman #2 at Building
as Reporter #1
as Reporter #2
as Nurse
as Fireman
as Hector
as Chauffeur
as Band Member #1
as Band Member #2
as Band Member #3
as Bystander (uncredited)
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