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Where to watch Short Circuit (1986)
Short Circuit is streaming on Prime Video in 6 countries, Netflix in 1 country and Hulu in 1 country, plus 5 more services. In the US, you can watch it on Hulu. In the UK, you can watch it on Prime Video.
Short Circuit
After a lightning bolt zaps a robot named Number 5, the lovable machine starts to think he's human and escapes the lab. Hot on his trail is his designer, Newton, who hopes to get to Number 5 before the military does. In the meantime, a spunky animal lover mistakes the robot for an alien and takes him in, teaching her new guest about life on Earth.
Also available regionally
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Filmin
Quick answers
Is Short Circuit on Netflix?
Yes, Short Circuit is on Netflix in 1 country, including Canada. It isn't on Netflix in the US.
Is Short Circuit on Prime Video?
Yes, Short Circuit is on Prime Video in 6 countries, including the UK, Australia and Italy. It isn't on Prime Video in the US.
Is Short Circuit on Disney+?
No. Short Circuit isn't on Disney+ in any country right now.
Is Short Circuit on Max?
No. Short Circuit isn't on Max in any country right now.
Where can I watch Short Circuit in the US?
In the US, Short Circuit is streaming on Hulu.
Where can I watch Short Circuit in the UK?
In the UK, Short Circuit is streaming on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Short Circuit in Canada?
In Canada, Short Circuit is streaming on Netflix, Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel.
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Last updated October 7, 2026.