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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.
Theatrical
Jun 11, 1982
Box Office
$797.3M
Budget
$10.5M
Return
75.9x
DVD / Blu-ray
Oct 1, 1996
Theaters
45
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producers
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Melissa Mathison
Music
John Williams
Studio
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
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Quotes
See all →A Legacy That Touched the World
Taglines
Twenty years ago, one legacy, one touch, one story that touched the world.
A Heartfelt Story for Everyone
Taglines
The story that touched the world!
The Beginning of an Extraordinary Journey
Taglines
The mystery. The suspense. The adventure. The call... that started it all.
An Alien's Journey on Earth
Taglines
His adventure on Earth.
Cast
Full credits →H
Henry Thomas
Elliott
D
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
R
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
P
Peter Coyote
Keys
D
Dee Wallace
Mary
E
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
K
K.C. Martel
Greg
C
C. Thomas Howell
Tyler
S
Sean Frye
Steve
D
David M. O'Dell
Schoolboy
M
Milt Kogan
Medical Unit
M
Mary Stein
Medical Unit
M
Mitch Suskin
Medical Unit
T
Ted Grossman
Government Agent (uncredited)
J
James Kahn
Mustachioed Medical Unit Member Who Confirms E.T.'s Death (uncredited)
A
Anne Lockhart
Nurse (uncredited)
M
Melissa Mathison
Elliot's School Nurse (uncredited)
D
Debra Winger
Nurse Zombie Carrying Poodle (uncredited)
M
Michael Lepre
Pizza Man (uncredited)
A
Alex Daniels
Federal Agent in Car Chase (uncredited)
