Name: Short Circuit
Released: 1973-08-27
Cast: Allan Miller, Hildy Brooks, Tina Sattin, Walter Lott

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Directed by: Manfred Kirchheimer
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August 27, 1973 · English

Released: August 27, 1973
Original language: English

Tropes

Pragmatic Villainy, Humiliation Conga, Odd Couple +9

Pragmatic Villainy
Humiliation Conga
Odd Couple
Easily Overheard Conversation
Bathtub Scene
They Would Cut You Up
Chekhov's Skill
Utility Belt
Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
Inspector Javert
Instant Expert
Energy Weapon

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Is Short Circuit worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86.

Is Short Circuit okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Short Circuit?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Short Circuit use?

Pragmatic VillainyHumiliation CongaOdd CoupleEasily Overheard ConversationBathtub SceneThey Would Cut You UpChekhov's SkillUtility BeltScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Inspector JavertInstant ExpertEnergy Weaponand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 tropes for it, including Pragmatic Villainy, Humiliation Conga, and Odd Couple.