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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi), release year 1982, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi), release year 1982, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1982
  • Released 11 Jun 1982
  • Runtime 115 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 468,998 votes
  • Metascore 92/100
  • Genres Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote

Direction and writing

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Written by: Melissa Mathison

Awards and recognition

Won 4 Oscars. 52 wins & 39 nominations total

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