Number 5 is alive in the classic '80s comedy sci-fi adventure Short Circuit. An experimental military robot escapes after being struck by lightning and given human intelligence. He finds a home with madcap Stephanie Speck who believes he's an alien but hot on the trail are scientists Newton Crosby and his assistant who must get to their creation before the army who plan to put Number 5 out of service permanently. 1986 Tri-Star Pictures, Inc. and PSO Presentations. All Rights Reserved.