Story Line
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.
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
Top Cast
Henry Thomas
Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Peter Coyote
Keys
Dee Wallace
Mary
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
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Rating
7.5/ 10
Release Date
1982-06-11
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Science FictionAdventureFamilyFantasy
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User Reviews (4)
jeremiah
8/10
•10/27/2018Watched with my wife, the 7th grader, and the kindergartner. I only kind of half watched... It's been a long week. I really wanted to check out my youngest's reactions.
Watching this with my 5 y.o. involved answering a lot of questions, but she LO...
John Chard
9/10
•4/13/2020Dream work indeed.
An alien is stranded on Earth and a bunch of suburban kids attempt to help him get home.
It's amazing to think that such a simple and standard story would go on to become a global phenomenon. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, dir...
MovieDudeFiend56214
10/10
•4/13/2023**A RARE MAGICAL GEM**
E.T. The Extraterrestrial is a rare, unique once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll never forget. It will be one of those movies that will stick with you forever. Spielberg's direction, the cinematography, the visual effects, t...
CinemaSerf
8/10
•6/8/2023Some aliens stop by to collect some plant samples. They are spooked by people, flashing lights and dogs investigating the noise and flee - but they accidentally leave one of their number behind. This youngster takes refuge in the shed of a local fami...