Short Circuit is a 1986 science fiction comedy film directed by John Badham and written by S.S. Wilson and Brent V. Friedman. The story follows a military robot named Johnny Five that becomes self aware after being struck by lightning and escapes from the laboratory where it was created. The robot encounters a young woman named Stephanie Speck who works for a robotics company and they develop a friendship as Johnny Five learns about human emotions and language. The military pursues the robot to retrieve and destroy it leading to a series of comedic chase sequences and confrontations. The film blends humor with a gentle exploration of what it means to be alive. Notable scenes include Johnny Five using a laser to draw a heart shape and his attempts to understand human customs. The cast includes Ally Sheedy as Stephanie Steve Guttenberg as Ben and the voice of Frank Welker as Johnny Five. The movie was released on VHS and later on DVD in the United States where it includes bonus features such as a making of documentary a commentary track and a photo gallery. The video game adaptation of Short Circuit was added to iOctavio.com on 2005 02 10