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.
*batteries not included
“Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.”
Overview
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.
Director
Matthew Robbins
Budget
25.0M
Revenue
65.1M
Status
Released
Production
Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Cast
Hume Cronyn
Frank Riley
Jessica Tandy
Faye Riley
Frank McRae
Harry Noble
Elizabeth Peña
Marisa Esteval
Michael Carmine
Carlos
Dennis Boutsikaris
Mason Baylor
Tom Aldredge
Sid Hogenson
Jane Hoffman
Muriel Hogenson
John DiSanti
Gus
John Pankow
Kovacs
MacIntyre Dixon
DeWitt
Michael Greene
Lacey, Real Estate Developer
Doris Belack
Mrs. Thompson
Wendy Schaal
Pamela
José Angel Santana
Goon #1
James Le Gros
Goon #2
Ronald L. Schwary
Louie
Susan Shoffner
Receptionist
Shelly Kurtz
Policeman at Hospital
Joe Hamer
Policeman at Building
H. Clay Dear
Policeman #2 at Building
Howard Renensland
Reporter #1
Judy Grafe
Reporter #2
Alice Beardsley
Nurse
Dick Martinsen
Fireman
Charles Raymond
Hector
John Arceri
Chauffeur
Riki Colon
Band Member #1
Jon Imparato
Band Member #2
David Vasquez
Band Member #3
Luis Guzmán
Bystander (uncredited)
Video Gallery
*batteries not included 1987 TV trailer
Theatrical Trailer
