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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
403K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
761
51
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    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writer
      • Melissa Mathison
    • Stars
      • Henry Thomas
      • Drew Barrymore
      • Peter Coyote
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writer
      • Melissa Mathison
    • Stars
      • Henry Thomas
      • Drew Barrymore
      • Peter Coyote
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 691User reviews
    • 259Critic reviews
    • 91Metascore
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 52 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Drew Barrymore in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    C. Thomas Howell, Sean Frye, Robert MacNaughton, and K.C. Martel in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Peter Coyote, Henry Thomas, and Kevin Jessup in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Peter Coyote and Kevin Jessup in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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    Henry Thomas in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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    Henry Thomas and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

    Top cast

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    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Elliott
    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Gertie
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Keys
    Dee Wallace
    Dee Wallace
    • Mary
    Robert MacNaughton
    Robert MacNaughton
    • Michael
    • (as Robert Macnaughton)
    K.C. Martel
    K.C. Martel
    • Greg
    Sean Frye
    Sean Frye
    • Steve
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Tyler
    • (as Tom Howell)
    Erika Eleniak
    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.)
    David Carlberg
    • Medical Unit
    • (as David Carlberg Ph.D.)
    Milt Kogan
    Milt Kogan
    • Medical Unit
    • (as Milt Kogan M.D.)
    Alexander Lampone
    • Medical Unit
    • (as Alexander Lampone M.D.)
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writer
      • Melissa Mathison
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Most of the full-body puppetry was performed by a 2'10" tall stuntman, but the scenes in the kitchen were done using a 12-year-old boy who was born without legs but was an expert on walking on his hands.
    • Goofs
      When "Keys" goes inside the Clean room created for E.T. and Elliott, he and others wear a "Clean Suit", but the tubes coming out of the helmet go nowhere, not even a filter, meaning they are breathing contaminated air and that the suit is useless.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      E.T.: Come...

      Elliot: [solemnly] Stay...

      E.T.: [puts his finger to his glowing heart] Ouch.

      Elliot: [mimics the same action, tearfully] Ouch.

      E.T.: [E.T. and Elliot embrace each other, then E.T. puts his glowing finger to Elliot's forehead] I'll... be... right... here.

      Elliot: [tearfully] ... bye.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo animates backwards in the original 1982 cut.
    • Alternate versions
      On the VHS version when E.T. is watching the Tom and Jerry cartoon, he gasps and starts yelling. The original version and 20th anniversary have him scream like he's scared after the gasp.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Dream (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Willie
      Composed by Jenifer Smith

      Performed by Jenifer Smith, Peter Meissner, Joe Scrima, and Bob Parr

    User reviews691

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    ~A Child's Fantasy, an Adult's Memory~
    Today when I was at my house alone, looking through my DVDs, trying to figure out which movie I should see for entertainment. I saw E.T and I hadn't seen it for nearly 3-4 years ago. I seen the film ever since I was 4 years old, so I wondering if I would still enjoy it when I'm an adult. As I was watching the film, I had this rush of nostalgia running through me, I was remembering the times when I was a kid with my family. The film didn't at all feel to childish to me, I was actually having a lot of fun, like I used to when I was a kid. This film has not aged at all since 30 years ago. This film is a truly timeless film, and will always be remembered. This is one of the best Steven Spielberg films. (And that is no easy task) A Timeless Classic 10/10
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    • Loving_Silence
    • Aug 8, 2010

    FAQ25

    • Since E.T. can make the bicycle fly at the end, why doesn't he use it to fly in the beginning of the film to avoid pursuit?
    • Why did ET and his ship land so close to human development?
    • Why exactly did the first government agents to arrive at the house wear space suits. It makes a sort of sense if they're going for protection from potentially hazardous alien substances, (since they don't know anything about E.T. or his biology and motives at the time) but that being the case, why not hazmat suits like Keys is shown wearing in the next scene when he first enters the house?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • E.T.
    • Filming locations
      • 7121 Lonzo Street, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Amblin Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $435,600,554
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,835,389
      • Jun 13, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $792,910,554
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo(original theatrical version)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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