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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
394K
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Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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AdventureFamilySci-Fi

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

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
394K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
537
479
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writer
    • Melissa Mathison
  • Stars
    • Henry Thomas
    • Drew Barrymore
    • Peter Coyote
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writer
    • Melissa Mathison
  • Stars
    • Henry Thomas
    • Drew Barrymore
    • Peter Coyote
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 669User reviews
    • 253Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 52 wins & 36 nominations total

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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: Anniversay Edition [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: [Blu-Ray + Digital Copy]
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
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    Drew Barrymore in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    C. Thomas Howell, Sean Frye, Robert MacNaughton, and K.C. Martel in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Peter Coyote, Henry Thomas, and Kevin Jessup in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Peter Coyote and Kevin Jessup in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas, Robert MacNaughton, and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

    Top cast

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    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Elliottas Elliott
    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Gertieas Gertie
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Keysas Keys
    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Maryas Mary
    Robert MacNaughton
    Robert MacNaughton
    • Michaelas Michael
    • (as Robert Macnaughton)
    K.C. Martel
    K.C. Martel
    • Gregas Greg
    Sean Frye
    Sean Frye
    • Steveas Steve
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Tyleras Tyler
    • (as Tom Howell)
    Erika Eleniak
    Erika Eleniak
    • Pretty Girlas Pretty Girl
    David M. O'Dell
    • Schoolboyas Schoolboy
    • (as David O'Dell)
    Richard Swingler
    • Science Teacheras Science Teacher
    Frank Toth
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Robert Barton
    • Ultra Sound Manas Ultra Sound Man
    Michael Darrell
    • Van Manas Van Man
    David Berkson
    • Medical Unitas Medical Unit
    • (as David Berkson M.D.)
    David Carlberg
    • Medical Unitas Medical Unit
    • (as David Carlberg Ph.D.)
    Milt Kogan
    Milt Kogan
    • Medical Unitas Medical Unit
    • (as Milt Kogan M.D.)
    Alexander Lampone
    • Medical Unitas Medical Unit
    • (as Alexander Lampone M.D.)
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writer
      • Melissa Mathison
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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. —Jwelch5742
    extraterrestrialfriendly alienalienfriendship1980s361 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3 million light years from home.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and mild thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews669

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    One of my best childhood memories ever!!
    There's honestly nothing bad I can say about this movie. I loved ET when I was a little child and now at 39 I still love the movie!! Everytime I watch this MOVIE it makes me feel like a little kid again. It's very entertaining sweet and cool. Still there is one thing I have to mention. Steven Spielberg brought out a special DVD version of this movie. Which is called ET the special edition. It's still the same fabulous movie we all know. They just improved on 12% of the special effects and also included a never-before-seen fun and interesting scene where you learn ET can breathe underwater. It is an absolute must buy if you are a big fan of this movie. I will love this movie till the day I die. I always wished Spielberg had made a very emotional and cool sequel.
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    • buksiea
    • Nov 15, 2019

    FAQ15

    • 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
      • June 11, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • E.T.
    • Filming locations
      • 7121 Lonzo Street, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $435,110,554
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,835,389
      • Jun 13, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $792,910,554
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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