E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

– After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young bo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. 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, 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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Jun 1982

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Writer:

Melissa Mathison

Main Actors:

Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton

Plot:

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. 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, 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.

Awards:

Won 4 Oscars. Another 47 wins & 34 nominations.

Production:

Universal Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
98%
Metacritic:
91%