Where to watch *batteries not included (1987) in the UK
*batteries not included (1987) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.
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.
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Cast & crew
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Hume CronynFrank Riley -
Jessica TandyFaye Riley -
Frank McRaeHarry Noble -
Elizabeth PeñaMarisa Esteval -
Michael CarmineCarlos -
Dennis BoutsikarisMason Baylor -
Tom AldredgeSid Hogenson -
Jane HoffmanMuriel Hogenson
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*batteries not included — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream *batteries not included in the UK?
*batteries not included (1987) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go and Now TV Cinema in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent *batteries not included?
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Can I buy a digital copy of *batteries not included?
Yes. *batteries not included can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is *batteries not included on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
*batteries not included is currently included with: Sky Go and Now TV Cinema.
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