Movies like *batteries not included

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.