Where to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in the United States
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is streaming on Apple TV+. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
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You can stream E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) on Apple TV+ with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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.
Can a lonely boy protect a stranded visitor from the government agents closing in on his suburban neighborhood? This suburban adventure finds magic in the quiet moments of childhood friendship and the desperate race to bridge two worlds.
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Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak, K.C. Martel, C. Thomas Howell, Sean Frye, David M. O'Dell
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
You can stream E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) on Apple TV+ with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.5/10
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99%
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RT Audience
72%
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Cast
Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak, K.C. Martel, C. Thomas Howell, Sean Frye, David M. O'Dell
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