E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
"He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home."
Originally released in 1982. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Steven Spielberg.
Starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, and Robert MacNaughton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (11,741 votes)
Budget
$10.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$797.3M
75.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,500,000
- Revenue
- $797,307,407
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Amblin Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial about?
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 l...
Who directed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was directed by Steven Spielberg.
How long is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial released?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released on June 11, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
The main cast of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial includes Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace.
Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 11,741 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.