E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

13/08/1982 (GB)
Science Fiction, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
1h 55m

He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.

Overview

An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliot who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliot, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

  • Steven SpielbergDirector
  • Melissa MathisonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $10,500,000

  • Revenue

    $797,307,407

Keywords

  • farewell
  • space marine
  • operation
  • flying saucer
  • nasa
  • homesickness
  • loss of loved one
  • extraterrestrial technology
  • prosecution
  • riding a bicycle
  • halloween
  • finger
  • flowerpot
  • alien
  • single
  • single mother
  • hopeful
  • joyful

Top Billed Cast

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Elliott

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Gertie

Robert MacNaughton

Robert MacNaughton

Michael

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Keys

Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace

Mary

Erika Eleniak

Erika Eleniak

Pretty Girl

K.C. Martel

K.C. Martel

Greg

C. Thomas Howell

C. Thomas Howell

Tyler

Sean Frye

Sean Frye

Steve

David M. O'Dell

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