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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

PG · 1982-06-11 · 1h 55m · EN
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He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.

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.

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Steven SpielbergDirector
Budget
$10.5M
Box office
$793M

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▶ 2022 40th Anniversary IMAX Release▶ Original Theatrical Trailer #2▶ Original Theatrical Teaser▶ Teaser Trailer▶ 2002 Rerelease Theatrical Trailer▶ 4K Release Home Video Trailer

Top billed cast

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Henry ThomasHenry ThomasElliottDrew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreGertieRobert MacNaughtonRobert MacNaughtonMichaelPeter CoyotePeter CoyoteKeysDee WallaceDee WallaceMaryErika EleniakErika EleniakPretty GirlK.C. MartelK.C. MartelGregC. Thomas HowellC. Thomas HowellTylerSean FryeSean FryeSteveDavid M. O'DellDavid M. O'DellSchoolboyRichard SwinglerRichard SwinglerScience TeacherFrank TothFrank TothPoliceman

Keywords

AlienHalloweenLoss of loved oneSingleChildrenNasaSingle motherRiding a bicycleProsecutionSpace marineExtraterrestrial technologyOperationFarewellHomesicknessFlying saucerFlowerpotFinger

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityAlien · Halloween · Loss Of Loved OneVisual styleSpace MarineEmotional intensityFamily · Loss Of Loved OneDirector preference14353Actor preference54501 · 20709 · 88137

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Frequently asked questions about E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 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.

How long is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has a runtime of 115 minutes.

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