E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982, Adventure, 1h 55m

136 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg's touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old. Read critic reviews

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Photos

Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) introduces his sister Gertie (DREW BARRYMORE) and brother Michael (ROBERT MACNAUGHTON) to his new friend.

Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) finds a friend in a visitor from another planet in the 20th anniversary version of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial."

Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) and E.T. race to elude capture n the 20th anniversary version of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial."

Gertie (DREW BARRYMORE) gets her first look at E.T.

Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) tries to help E.T. phone home.

Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) shows E.T. around the house.

Director STEVEN SPIELBERG and DREW BARRYMORE.

Seated, left to right: HENRY THOMAS, STEVEN SPIELBERG, DREW BARRYMORE

Director STEVEN SPIELBERG and DREW BARRYMORE.

Gertie (DREW BARRYMORE) says goodbye to E.T.

E.T. investigates the food at Elliott's house.

E.T. and Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) share the same feelings.

Elliott (HENRY THOMAS), his brother and friends ride as fast as they can to get E.T. back to the forest.

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Movie Info

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). 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 (Drew Barrymore), 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.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Adventure
Original Language:

English
Director:

Steven Spielberg
Producer:

Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Writer:

Melissa Mathison
Release Date (Theaters):

Jun 11, 1982 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 23, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA):

$435.1M
Runtime:

1h 55m
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Henry Thomas
Elliott

Dee Wallace
Mary

Peter Coyote
Keys

Drew Barrymore
Gertie

C. Thomas Howell
Tyler

Robert MacNaughton
Michael

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Critic Reviews for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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Audience Reviews for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Oct 22, 2016

Honestly it's Spielberg's most overrated film. However technically proficient the filmmaking may be the sentimentality is cloying and emotionally manipulative.

Alec B Super Reviewer
Jan 12, 2016

So I just rewatched this movie after not seeing it in a very long time. This is one of the greatest movies ever made. Truly reminds me of the magic of cinema.

Joey T Super Reviewer
Nov 14, 2015

"E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial" is an amazing Family movie. "E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial" has an amazing story, great acting and pretty good special effects. This movie is an extremely entertaining movie to watch. There are a few issues with this movie one being people over-reacting and another being some unanswered questions. Despite those issues "E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial" is a fun family movie and I give it a 9/10.

Steve G Super Reviewer
Oct 16, 2015

One of the greatest films ever made. Emotional roller coaster throughout the film. One of the few movies to ever make me cry. Without question should be watched by everyone more not just once but multiple times.

Kameron W Super Reviewer

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