A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writer: Melissa Mathison
Stars: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote
Cast overview, first billed only:
Dee Wallace ... Mary
Henry Thomas ... Elliott
Peter Coyote ... Keys
Robert MacNaughton ... Michael (as Robert Macnaughton)
Drew Barrymore ... Gertie
K.C. Martel ... Greg
Sean Frye ... Steve
C. Thomas Howell ... Tyler (as Tom Howell)
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.)
Storyline
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.
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: friendly alien | empathy | extraterrestrial | bicycle | alien
Taglines: He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3 million light years from home.
Genres: Family | Sci-Fi
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language and mild thematic elements | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Official Facebook
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 11 June 1982 (USA)
Also Known As: A Boy's Life
Filming Locations: Capistrano Lane & Vista Grand Way, Porter Ranch, California, USA
Box Office
Budget:$10,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $11,835,389, 13 June 1982
Gross USA: $435,110,554
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $793,482,178
Company Credits
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Technical Specs
Runtime: 115 min | 120 min (extended)
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints)| DTS (DTS: X)
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
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