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Cast

Hume Cronyn
as Frank Riley

Jessica Tandy
as Faye Riley

Frank McRae
as Harry Noble

Elizabeth Peña
as Marisa Esteval

Michael Carmine
as Carlos

Dennis Boutsikaris
as Mason

Tom Aldredge
as Sid

Jane Hoffman
as Muriel

John DiSanti
as Gus

John Pankow
as Kovacs

Macintyre Dixon
as DeWitt

Michael Greene
as Lacey

James Le Gros

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• Apr 13, 2016

  The typical family movie. Warm, loving, and enchanting. I forgot how good hat this was to watch and it still stands up now.
  

  Ian W Super Reviewer
• Mar 15, 2015

  Steven Spielberg presents the silly and quirky family comedy *batteries not included. The story follows the residents of a rundown apartment building that are visited by a pair of alien robots that fix things; meanwhile a land developer works to evict the residents and tear down the building. It's a convoluted plot that makes no sense, and the characters are paper thin. The robots have an interesting look, but they're not fleshed out either (as they come and go for no particular reason). Also, the jokes are rather formulaic and predictable. Unfortunately, *batteries not included is little more than a stereotypical band of misfits fighting an eviction type film with robots thrown in, and it doesn't really work.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Jul 02, 2012

  Batteries not Included is a childhood favorite and is a perfect family film. Well directed by Matthew Robbins, this is a great film and it has such a good story. This is the type of film that remains a classic long after you've seen it. The cast here are wonderful in their parts and this is such a wonderful film. The story is just great and charming. As far as family films are concerned, this is the perfect film to watch as a family. With plenty of memorable scenes, this film just is pure magic and loads of fun from start to finish. I very much loved the film, thought it was very entertaining and fun. The film succeeded at being one of those films that has stood the test of time. This is a brilliant film, one that people of all ages will surely enjoy. This is a fine mix of drama and comedy with Sci Fi, and it works very well. Steven Spielberg has produced this film, and he helps give it a bit more charm. A great film that is almost perfect, Batteries not Included is a must see. The special effects are great as well and the aliens are well done as well. This is simply put a charming, well directed family film that is a must see for anyone of all ages. This is a fun film from start to finish. This is one of the best films of its kind since E.T and it has everything you'd expect from a family film. Matthew Robbins directs something special here, and it's no wonder that Batteries not Included is such a fine little film. This is a must see for nostalgia fans and this one does bring some good memories.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Jul 30, 2011

  One of the cutest movies on the planet. Also one of the most unnecessary and cliche ones.
  Nay Nay B Super Reviewer

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