Where to watch Short Circuit in Australia
Short Circuit is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $2.99.
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$12.99/mth (Amazon Prime Monthly plan)
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Buy or rent
Rent from $2.99 · Buy from $14.99
Availability checked 3 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.
About Short Circuit
When one of an experimental range of military robots is hit by lightning, it is given consciousness and escapes from the military and befriends a young woman. Its creator, Newton Crosby, is desperate to find it, or his entire project may be scrapped.
- Year
- 1986
- Genres
- Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rated
- PG
- Director
- John Badham
- Top cast
- Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton
Short Circuit release dates in Australia
- Australian cinema release
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of Short Circuit
- Ally Sheedyas Stephanie Speck
- Steve Guttenbergas Newton Crosby
- Fisher Stevensas Ben Jabituya
- Austin Pendletonas Howard Marner
- G.W. Baileyas Skroeder
- Brian McNamaraas Frank
- Tim Blaneyas Number 5 (voice)
- Marvin J. McIntyreas Duke
- John Garberas Otis
- Penny Santonas Mrs. Cepeda
- Vernon Weddleas General Washburne
- Barbara Tarbuckas Senator Mills
- Tom Lawrenceas Howard Marner's Aide
- Fred Slyteras Norman
- Billy Ray Sharkeyas Zack
- Director
- John Badham
- Writer
- Brent Maddock
- Producer
- David Foster, Lawrence Turman, Gregg Champion
- Original Music Composer
- David Shire
- Director of Photography
- Nick McLean
Cast and crew: TMDB.
Short Circuit trailer
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Got a question about Short Circuit?
Is Short Circuit on Netflix in Australia?
No, Short Circuit is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video.
Can I watch Short Circuit for free in Australia?
No, Short Circuit is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Prime Video and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $2.99.
Can I rent or buy Short Circuit in Australia?
Yes, you can rent or buy Short Circuit in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $2.99, buy from $14.99).
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