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Where was Batteries Not Included filmed?

1988 film, directed by Matthew Robbins.

  • New York City

The story is set in New York City, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
New York City

About Batteries Not Included

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Released
1988
Director
Matthew Robbins
Cast
Hume CronynJessica TandyFrank McRaeElizabeth PeñaJohn PankowTom AldredgeWendy Schaal
Genre
Science FictionScience Fiction ComedyChildren'sFantasyComedy

The story

Frank and Faye Riley, an elderly couple, manage an apartment building and cafe in the East Village, Manhattan.

When they resist, Carlos punches through Mason's door, intimidates Marisa, destroys Harry's property, and vandalizes the cafe.

That night, two flying mechanical creatures visit the Rileys' apartment and repair the cafe, putting Frank and Faye back in business.

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