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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Play trailer 1:47 Poster for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial PG 1982 1h 54m Kids & Family Sci-Fi Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg's touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 09/12/2023
Steven Spielberg’s E. T The Extra-Terrestrial envelops you in the way that his Close Encounters of the Third Kind did. It’s a dream of a movie -- a bliss-out. Go to Full Review Scott Cain Atlanta Journal-Constitution 11/09/2021
5/5
Don't be intimidated by those long lines. E.T. is worth standing in line for. Steven Spielberg's story is the essence of fairy-tale simplicity. Go to Full Review Bob Thomas Associated Press 11/12/2018
This is a real movie, with all those elements that have proved sure-fire through history; Laughter, tears, involvement, thrills, wonderment. Steven Spielberg also adds a message: Human beings and spacelings should learn to co-exist. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub Jun 15
It soars precisely because it is grounded in truth. Spielberg’s closest dalliance with his family story up to that point, it breathes life into the imaginary friend he conjured when his parents were divorcing. Go to Full Review Jack E. Wilkinson United Press International Jun 12
Laced with memorable sequences of childhood innocence, love and courage, it is simply still an enthralling film experience for all ages. Go to Full Review Claire Fulton Loud and Clear Reviews 11/24/2024
4/5
Even forty years after its original release, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial still holds up as a special, emotional and heart-warming family film upon first viewing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Todd May 17 The Paris Theater has one of the best sound systems in the city and is the best place to see new and classic films. The staff from box office to the ushers, to the popcorn and soda employees everyone is friendly kind and 3 dimensional. Best movie theater staff in NYC. Seeing a movie here is special and to top it off the sodas, candy and popcorn are affordable. See more Liza O Apr 13 Saw this movie 44 years ago and it made me cry. Just love it. Take the kids!!! See more Brandon Apr 12 Still a great movie. See more Gregg B Apr 12 They are called classics for a reason. The reason i saw this again on the big screen is simply, it works. We don't see ET right away (shades of the shark in Jaws). When Elliot and E T become friends, we are right there too. The adventure and mystery keep growing until the action comes to a head and ET is reunited with his spaceship and John Williams music has made us cry happy tears several times over. The first time i saw this, i swear the sky was blue-er when i came out of the theatre. Well Done All! See more Donna C Apr 11 What can I say? Except LOVE ET. It’s a classic and will be remembered and loved forever. I laughed. I cried. Great acting and ET is most everyone’s forever friend. See more Sergio Z Jan 3 An American favorite. See more Read all reviews
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Steven Spielberg

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Henry Thomas

Elliott

Dee Wallace

Mary

Peter Coyote

Keys

Drew Barrymore

Gertie

C. Thomas Howell

Tyler

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Movieclips: John Williams: 11 Incredible Themes Movieclips: John Williams: 11 Incredible Themes 27:14 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - I'll Be Right Here E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - I'll Be Right Here 3:00 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Ouch! E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Ouch! 1:38 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Saving the Frogs E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Saving the Frogs 1:49 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Across the Moon E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Across the Moon 1:27 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - E.T. Phone Home E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - E.T. Phone Home 2:50 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Halloween E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Halloween 2:27 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - He's Alive! He's Alive! E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - He's Alive! He's Alive! 3:00 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Getting Drunk E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - Getting Drunk 2:10 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - It Was Nothing Like That, Penis Breath! E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Official Clip - It Was Nothing Like That, Penis Breath! 2:42 View more videos

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Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) finds a friend in a visitor from another planet in the 20th anniversary version of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." Seated, left to right: HENRY THOMAS, STEVEN SPIELBERG, DREW BARRYMORE Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) and E.T. race to elude capture n the 20th anniversary version of "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." Gertie (DREW BARRYMORE) gets her first look at E.T. Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) tries to help E.T. phone home. Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) shows E.T. around the house. Elliott (HENRY THOMAS) introduces his sister Gertie (DREW BARRYMORE) and brother Michael (ROBERT MACNAUGHTON) to his new friend. Director STEVEN SPIELBERG and DREW BARRYMORE. View more photos

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 11, 1982, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$439.2M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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