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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

PG1h 55m1982Steven Spielberg
IMDb: 7.9/10Rotten: 99%Metacritic: 92/100
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"He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home."

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.

AdventureScience FictionFamilySci-Fi
FarewellCaliforniaSpace MarineOperationFlying SaucerNasaHomesicknessLoss Of Loved OneProsecutionHalloween

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Frequently asked questions

What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) about?

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.

Who stars in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial stars Henry Thomas (Elliott), Drew Barrymore (Gertie), Robert MacNaughton (Michael), Peter Coyote (Keys), Dee Wallace (Mary). The film was directed by Steven Spielberg.

How long is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated PG.

Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Adventure, Science Fiction, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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