How long is *batteries not included?

*batteries not included is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is *batteries not included rated?

*batteries not included is rated PG in the US.

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As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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*batteries not included (1987) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.7 from 854 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Family, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: December 18, 1987
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 854 votes
Director: Matthew Robbins
Starring: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Family and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is *batteries not included?: *batteries not included is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is *batteries not included rated?: *batteries not included is rated PG in the US.
Is *batteries not included a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Family and Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream *batteries not included?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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