MOVIE
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Release / first air1982-06-11
Original languageEN
GenresAdventure, Science Fiction, Family
DirectorSteven Spielberg
WriterMelissa Mathison
Budget$10,500,000
Revenue$797,307,407
ProductionUniversal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Cast & Crew
Meet the people behind the story.
Henry ThomasElliott
Drew BarrymoreGertie
Robert MacNaughtonMichael
Peter CoyoteKeys
Dee WallaceMary
Erika EleniakPretty Girl
K.C. MartelGreg
C. Thomas HowellTyler
Sean FryeSteveKeywords
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