E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1982, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 115 minutes. “He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial stars Henry Thomas as Elliott, Drew Barrymore as Gertie, Robert MacNaughton as Michael and Peter Coyote as Keys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $793M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial page.
If you liked it. Fans of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)?
- In US, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial stars Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote and Dee Wallace.
- When was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial released?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.