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Not Quite Human

  • TV Movie
  • 1987
  • TV-G
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
1.4K
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Not Quite Human (1987)
ComedyFamilySci-Fi

Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former... Read allDr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.

  • Director
    • Steven Hilliard Stern
  • Writers
    • Alan Ormsby
    • Seth McEvoy
  • Stars
    • Jay Underwood
    • Alan Thicke
    • Robyn Lively
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven Hilliard Stern
    • Writers
      • Alan Ormsby
      • Seth McEvoy
    • Stars
      • Jay Underwood
      • Alan Thicke
      • Robyn Lively
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jay Underwood
    Jay Underwood
    • Chip Carson
    Alan Thicke
    Alan Thicke
    • Dr. Jonas Carson
    Robyn Lively
    Robyn Lively
    • Becky Carson
    Joseph Bologna
    Joseph Bologna
    • Gordon Vogel
    Robert Harper
    Robert Harper
    • J.J. Derks
    Brian Cole
    Brian Cole
    • Jake Blocker
    Brandon Douglas
    Brandon Douglas
    • Scott Barnes
    Lili Haydn
    Lili Haydn
    • Jenny Beckerman
    Sasha Mitchell
    Sasha Mitchell
    • Bryan Skelly
    Greg Monaghan
    • Coach Duckworth
    Lonny Price
    Lonny Price
    • Mr. Sturges
    Carey Scott
    Carey Scott
    • Paul Fairgate
    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Eron Jeffries
    Bob G. Anthony
    • Mr. Burley
    • (as Bob Anthony)
    Gene Blakely
    Gene Blakely
    • Principal Gutman
    Marcia Darroch
    • Ms. Buzzi
    Aaron Peterman
    • Bartlett
    Billie Shepard
    Billie Shepard
    • Vogel's Secretary
    • Director
      • Steven Hilliard Stern
    • Writers
      • Alan Ormsby
      • Seth McEvoy
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    5MovieAddict2016

    Pretty lame

    Pretty terrible little Disney film starring Jay Underwood as a robotic "son" engineered by Alan Thicke who proceeds to find himself engaged in "wonderfully imaginative" situations of "comic unfortunate...ness." unfortunately for us the film is a dire little copycat clone of other real-looking-robots-created-by-mad-scientists movies and the only thing that could have spiced up this film a bit and added some zest would have been if, at the end, Underwood unleashed a whole load of kick-butt on the entire cast and turned into a Terminator sent from the future to eliminate John Connor.

    By the way, what happened to Jay Underwood? From "Uncle Buck" to straight-to-video fare such as "Road to Redemption" and commercials for toothpaste? Choosing a recurring role in this disappointing series may have something to do with his career shortcomings.
    Coon51

    Good Disney movie.

    I haven't seen this movie since I was a little kid, but I loved it then. I am not sure if I want to watch it as an adult. I will probably notice all the things that are wrong with it. As a movie for kids I would recommend this movie. If you are an adult I don't know if I can recommend it. But trust me your kids are gonna love it.
    6rebeljenn

    a funny, decent family/teenage film

    'Not Quite Human' is a family film about a single father who builds a teenage son named Chip. Chip is awkward as he tries to mingle with the real teenage boys, and little does Chip know that there is a plot by a large toy company to kidnap him. The film is packed with action and humour, and you cannot help but to feel sorry for the characters, especially poor Chip as he tries to fit in to society and fails miserably. I have not seen this film in years, but it used to be shown several times on the Disney channel. I think that this film is easy for teenagers to relate to, especially those who are a little bit awkward themselves and bullied at school. It is just a fun film, and it is one that seems to have become lost.
    3karls-9

    Filmed in Scottsdale, AZ....

    One of a few movies filmed at Coronado High School in Scottsdale, AZ in the late 80's as well as Just One of the Guys, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Just Perfect (which was a segmented movie played during the Mickey Mouse Club.) Movie is definitely for kids as the previous comments have it pretty right on.

    Coronado has gone through an overhaul in the past couple of years and many of the buildings seen in this film are now gone. The field where they are playing catch is adjacent to the football field, one of the few areas still there. The internal scenes near the lockers I believe were in the old 200 building.

    Unless it is playing late at night on the Disney channel it may be a very hard to find flick. How they ever made sequels to this is beyond me.
    7cricketbat

    A corny cybernetic classic

    Not Quite Human was a childhood favorite of mine. However, even though this made-for-TV movie now feels as dated as the technology in it, there's still something endearing about the story. It's a silly & simple plot, with stock characters you'd expect in a Disney movie made for teens, and it's a little slower, watching it as an adult, but I enjoyed sharing this corny cybernetic classic with my kids.

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    Sci-Fi

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    • Trivia
      Both Jay Underwood and Robyn Lively would go on to act in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992). Underwood portrayed a young Ernest Hemingway who befriended the titular teenage Jones in 3 episodes, and Lively played Jones' girlfriend in Princeton, February 1916 (1993).
    • Quotes

      Chip: Dinner's ready.

      Becky: I'm not hungry.

      Chip: Are you upset because Brian is taking Erin to the dance?

      Becky: Please just leave me alone.

      Chip: I can take you to the dance.

      Becky: That's all I need, a 400-pound robo-geek stepping all over my feet. No thanks. Now would you just go away a quit ruing my life, okay?

      Chip: I didn't mean to ruin your life, Becky.

      Becky: Yeah, well you have. Ever since you came into this family.

      Chip: I'm sorry.

      Becky: Just forget it. Look, I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings.

      Chip: That's okay... I deserved it.

      [Chip leaves]

      Becky: Feelings? I don't believe it!

      [she rushes to the kitchen were Chip and Jonas are preparing for dinner]

      Becky: Dad, you're not gonna believe this! Guess what? I hurt Chip's feelings.

      Jonas: Well why would you want to-what?

      Becky: He said he'd take me to the dance and I said no way and I swear, I hurt his feelings. I could tell.

      Jonas: Now don't jump to any conclusions. You've gotta be rational and scientific. Chip, how do you feel?

      Chip: Feel?

      Jonas: When Becky said she couldn't go to the dance with you. What was your reaction?

      Chip: Something heavy, right in my central computer.

      Jonas: Yes?

      Chip: Something hot, right near my video sensors.

      Jonas: Becky, you may be right. He may be experiencing human emotion.

      Becky: Wow.

      Chip: Is that good?

      Jonas: Good? If it's true, it's fantastic!

    • Connections
      Edited into The Magical World of Disney: Not Quite Human: Part 1 (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Money Tree
      Written by Randy Thompson
      Performed by Major Figures

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Roboto, die Menschmaschine
    • Filming locations
      • Coronado High School - 2501 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA(Chip's high school)
    • Production companies
      • Sharmhill Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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