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E.T. - Der Außerirdische

Original title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  • 1982
  • 6
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
448K
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POPULARITY
947
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Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. - Der Außerirdische (1982)
Trailer 2 for E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
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Coming-of-AgeSpace Sci-FiAdventureFamilySci-Fi

A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.

  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writer
    • Melissa Mathison
  • Stars
    • Henry Thomas
    • Drew Barrymore
    • Peter Coyote
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    448K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    947
    305
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writer
      • Melissa Mathison
    • Stars
      • Henry Thomas
      • Drew Barrymore
      • Peter Coyote
    • 747User reviews
    • 225Critic reviews
    • 92Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 52 wins & 38 nominations total

    Videos12

    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: Anniversay Edition [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    Trailer 0:54
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: Anniversay Edition [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    Trailer 0:52
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    Trailer 0:52
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    Trailer 0:54
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
    Trailer 0:31
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
    Trailer 0:31
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
    "Skeleton Crew" Gives Star Wars Back to Kids
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    "Skeleton Crew" Gives Star Wars Back to Kids

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    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Elliott
    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Gertie
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Keys
    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Mary
    Robert MacNaughton
    Robert MacNaughton
    • Michael
    • (as Robert Macnaughton)
    K.C. Martel
    K.C. Martel
    • Greg
    Sean Frye
    Sean Frye
    • Steve
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Tyler
    • (as Tom Howell)
    Erika Eleniak
    Erika Eleniak
    • Pretty Girl
    David M. O'Dell
    • Schoolboy
    • (as David O'Dell)
    Richard Swingler
    • Science Teacher
    Frank Toth
    • Policeman
    Robert Barton
    • Ultra Sound Man
    Michael Darrell
    • Van Man
    David Berkson
    • Medical Unit
    • (as David Berkson M.D.)
    David Carlberg
    • Medical Unit
    • (as David Carlberg Ph.D.)
    Milt Kogan
    Milt Kogan
    • Medical Unit
    • (as Milt Kogan M.D.)
    Alexander Lampone
    • Medical Unit
    • (as Alexander Lampone M.D.)
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writer
      • Melissa Mathison
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Most of the full-body puppetry was performed by a 2'10" tall stuntman, but the scenes in the kitchen were done using a 12-year-old boy who was born without legs but was an expert on walking on his hands.
    • Goofs
      When "Keys" goes inside the Clean room created for E.T. and Elliott, he and others wear a "Clean Suit", but the tubes coming out of the helmet go nowhere, not even a filter, meaning they are breathing contaminated air and that the suit is useless.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      E.T.: Come...

      Elliot: [solemnly] Stay...

      E.T.: [puts his finger to his glowing heart] Ouch.

      Elliot: [mimics the same action, tearfully] Ouch.

      E.T.: [E.T. and Elliot embrace each other, then E.T. puts his glowing finger to Elliot's forehead] I'll... be... right... here.

      Elliot: [tearfully] ... bye.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo animates backwards in the original 1982 cut.
    • Alternate versions
      On the VHS version when E.T. is watching the Tom and Jerry cartoon, he gasps and starts yelling. The original version and 20th anniversary have him scream like he's scared after the gasp.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Dream (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Willie
      Composed by Jenifer Smith
      Performed by Jenifer Smith, Peter Meissner, Joe Scrima, and Bob Parr

    User reviews747

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    Featured review
    10/10

    Very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages that will warm your heart and make you cry

    E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL, in my opinion, is a very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages that will warm your heart and make you cry. I really loved the magic that E.T. performed. If I could have, I would have helped him get to safety myself. The only problem is how I would get him to safety, since I can't drive. The score was good, the costumes were perfectly designed, everyone was cast perfectly, and the direction was flawless. In conclusion, I highly recommend this very touching movie about a special friendship for all ages to anyone who hasn't seen it. You're in for a real treat and a good time, so go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with someone close to you, and watch it. I guarantee you you'll thoroughly enjoy it.
    • Catherine_Grace_Zeh
    • Dec 20, 2005
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    FAQ45

    • How long is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?Powered by Alexa
    • Since E.T. can make the bicycle fly at the end, why doesn't he use it to fly in the beginning of the film to avoid pursuit?
    • Why did ET and his ship land so close to human development?
    • Why exactly did the first government agents to arrive at the house wear space suits. It makes a sort of sense if they're going for protection from potentially hazardous alien substances, (since they don't know anything about E.T. or his biology and motives at the time) but that being the case, why not hazmat suits like Keys is shown wearing in the next scene when he first enters the house?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 1982 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • E. T. El extraterrestre
    • Filming locations
      • 7121 Lonzo Street, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA(Elliott's home)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $439,454,989
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,835,389
      • Jun 13, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $797,307,407
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo(original theatrical version)

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