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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.

1982 · Movie · 115 minAges 7+· Updated Apr 2026
⭐7.5
🍅99%
🍿72%
92
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🌐English
Budget:$11MBox Office:$793MRated:PG

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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.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a film that explores themes of farewell, space marine, operation. It also touches on flying saucer and nasa and homesickness.

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Director

Steven Spielberg

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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thumb|Empire magazine called Elliott and E.T.'s flight to the forest "the most magical moment in cinema history". The scene is a tribute to the 1951 Vittorio De Sica film Miracle in Milan, one of...

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The poster features a large, glowing moon with two figures on bicycles against it, symbolizing the journey of E.T. and his companions. Below, two hands reach out toward the moon, representing the emotional connection between the characters. The deep blue background enhances the mysterious and dre...

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.

1982•⭐ 7.5•115 min•Ages 7+•Updated Apr 2026
🌐English
Budget:$11MBox Office:$793MRated:PG
⭐

IMDb

7.5/10

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RT Critics

99%

Certified

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RT Audience

72%

92

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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.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a film that explores themes of farewell, space marine, operation. It also touches on flying saucer and nasa and homesickness.

Director

Steven Spielberg

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

What Critics Say

thumb|Empire magazine called Elliott and E.T.'s flight to the forest "the most magical moment in cinema history". The scene is a tribute to the 1951 Vittorio De Sica film Miracle in Milan, one of...

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