E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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

Jun 11 1982 PG 1h 55m

Family, Sci-Fi

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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After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.

Written by

Melissa Mathison

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote

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United States of America

Production Companies

Amblin Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 4 Oscars. 52 wins & 38 nominations total

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451,304

Average Rating

7.9 out of 10

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