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Five ordinary people needed a miracle. Then one night, Faye Riley left the window open.

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Release Date

12/18/1987

Runtime

107 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$25,000,000

Revenue

$65,088,797

Homepage

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A warm-hearted fantasy where mechanical aliens become unlikely heroes to a ragtag band of apartment dwellers fighting off corporate greed. It's a film that trades in genuine sweetness and the power of small acts of kindness against uncaring systems.

Mood

WhimsicalHopefulJoyfulCosy

Themes

FriendshipRedemptionPower

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Practical effectsStylized genre

Structure

Ensemble

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