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 improve their surroundings. The film stars Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, whose performances add depth to this charming tale of community and resilience. While it didn’t win any major awards, the movie is fondly remembered for its blend of science fiction and human drama. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.