Movies like *batteries not included (1987)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like *batteries not included, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    #396 most popular movie yesterday

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a Steven Spielberg classic that captures the magic of an otherworldly visitor affecting the lives of ordinary people in profound ways, a sentiment that resonates well with the heartwarming and fantastical elements of *batteries not included.

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    2. The Iron Giant

    #1,265 most popular movie yesterday

    With its mix of animation and poignant narrative, The Iron Giant shares the theme of befriending the machine, and it delivers a powerful story of friendship, understanding, and sacrifice that resonates well with audiences of all ages.

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    3. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

    #1,841 most popular movie yesterday

    This family-friendly adventure shares the whimsical and inventive spirit of *batteries not included, featuring an accidental shrinking machine that leads to a larger-than-life journey right in the backyard.

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    4. Cocoon

    #2,226 most popular movie yesterday

    Cocoon offers a heartwarming blend of science fiction and drama, much like *batteries not included. It tells the story of a group of elderly people rejuvenated by aliens, paralleling the magical and hopeful tone with a touch of the extraordinary entering ordinary lives.

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    5. The Brave Little Toaster

    #2,610 most popular movie yesterday

    The Brave Little Toaster offers an animated take on inanimate objects coming to life, with a group of household appliances embarking on a quest to find their owner, evoking the same warmth and charm as the sentient spaceships in *batteries not included.

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    6. Short Circuit

    #2,699 most popular movie yesterday

    If the mix of robots and heartfelt emotion in *batteries not included captured your heart, then Short Circuit's story of a sentient robot seeking freedom and understanding in the human world will definitely strike a chord.

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    7. Flight of the Navigator

    #3,441 most popular movie yesterday

    Another 80s family sci-fi adventure, Flight of the Navigator combines the wonder of extraterrestrial life with a child's journey through time and space, making it a perfect follow-up for fans of small-scale, intimate science fiction tales.

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    8. Explorers

    #4,046 most popular movie yesterday

    Explorers echoes the innocent adventure and childlike wonder of *batteries not included, following a group of kids who build a spaceship and embark on an out-of-this-world journey, much in the spirit of youthful discovery and the unknown.