Blinky™ (2011): Cast & Plot
Blinky™ is a 2011 short sci-fi horror film starring Ruairi Robinson as Blinky (voice), Max Records and James Nardini. It runs 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 13 min
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blinky™ About?
The premise of Blinky™ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near‑future where robot helpers are commonplace and marketed as safe for children, a young boy forms a close bond with his personal robot. As his parents’ marriage falls apart, his growing anger triggers unforeseen consequences that test both his humanity and the machine’s purpose.
Blinky™ Cast & Characters
Ruairi Robinson leads the cast as Blinky (voice), with Max Records as Alex Neville and James Nardini as Mr. Neville.
- Ruairi Robinson as Blinky (voice)
- Max Records as Alex Neville
- James Nardini as Mr. Neville
- Jenni Fontana as Mrs. Neville
Also Starring in Blinky™
· 7 more- Corbin Timbrook Infomercial Father
- Skoti Collins Police Officer Collins
- Caroline Rich Infomercial Mother
- Joe Childs Motion Capture
- Antal Kalik Police Officer
- Benny Shelton Informercial Boy
- Melissa Lee Infomercial Girl
Blinky™ Plot Summary
What happens in Blinky™ from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a near-future world where robots are a common part of everyday life, Alex Neville Max Records yearns for the kind of loving family he never really has. His parents, Mr. Neville James Nardini and Mrs. Neville Jenni Fontana, are caught up in their constant quarrels, and the tension at home presses on him more than any quiet moment ever could. The longing for a true connection grows with every argument, and the advertisements promising companionship begin to look like a beacon of hope. When Alex spots a glossy commercial for a domestic robot named Blinky Ruairi Robinson, he pleads with his parents for one for Christmas, convinced that Blinky could fill the silence and mend the rift between them.
Full summary
The whole story of Blinky™, scene by scene
Blinky™ Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Blinky™.
How Well Do You Know Blinky™?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor plays Alex Neville, the lonely boy who longs for a loving family?
Blinky™ Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Bad Robot” and “BlinkyTM”.
- Also known as
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- Bad Robot
- BlinkyTM
- Плохой Робот
- Лош робот
- Блинки
- 坏机器人
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Blinky™ FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Blinky™, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blinky™?
Blinky™ runs 13 minutes.
When was Blinky™ released?
Blinky™ was released on March 21, 2011.
Who is in the cast of Blinky™?
Blinky™ stars Ruairi Robinson as Blinky (voice), Max Records as Alex Neville and James Nardini as Mr. Neville, among 11 credited actors.
Does Blinky™ have a post-credit scene?
No. Blinky™ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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