Movie

*batteries not included

“Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.”

★ 6.7(808)19871h 47m

*batteries not included is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Sweden. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch *batteries not included

🇸🇪 Sweden

Good to know

Director: Matthew Robbins
Release date: 1987-12-18
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $65,088,797
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Amblin Entertainment

*batteries not included — trailer

About *batteries not included

*batteries not included is a 1987 movie in the Family, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Matthew Robbins, starring Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy and Frank McRae. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 808 viewers. Below you can see where to watch *batteries not included in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

spacecraftnew york cityextraterrestrial technologyalien life-formapartment buildingelderly coupleproperty development

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch *batteries not included in Sweden?+

In Sweden, *batteries not included is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is *batteries not included on Netflix?+

*batteries not included is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is *batteries not included?+

*batteries not included has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in *batteries not included?+

*batteries not included stars Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña and Michael Carmine.

When did *batteries not included come out?+

*batteries not included is a 1987 movie directed by Matthew Robbins.

What genre is *batteries not included?+

*batteries not included is Family, Comedy, Fantasy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed *batteries not included?+

*batteries not included was directed by Matthew Robbins.