*batteries not included

In this heartwarming 1987 film directed by Matthew Robbins, a group of tenants in a dilapidated New York City apartment building face eviction by a greedy developer. Their fortunes change when they receive unexpected help from a group of small, sentient alien machines with the ability to repair and rejuvenate. The film stars Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, whose performances bring depth to the story of community and resilience. While it didn’t win any major awards, the movie is noted for its charming blend of science fiction and human drama. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.