E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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1982 · Movie · 1h 55m · PG
The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 98% of the 390 1980s adventure movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic92/100
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
12,275 audience votes
Key crew
- Steven SpielbergDirector
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Melissa MathisonWriter
Cast
- Henry ThomasElliott
- Drew BarrymoreGertie
- Robert MacNaughtonMichael
- Peter CoyoteKeys
- Dee WallaceMary
- Erika EleniakPretty Girl
- K.C. MartelGreg
- C. Thomas HowellTyler
- Sean FryeSteve
- David M. O'DellSchoolboy
- Richard SwinglerScience Teacher
- Frank TothPoliceman
Stills
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Themes
farewellcaliforniaspace marineoperationflying saucernasahomesicknessloss of loved oneprosecutionhalloweenalienextraterrestrial
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is #2 of 60
