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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.

1982 · PG · 1h 55m

Directed by Steven Spielberg

7.5

TMDB audience score
12,398 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Henry Thomas
    Elliott

  • Drew Barrymore
    Gertie

  • Robert MacNaughton
    Michael

  • Peter Coyote
    Keys

  • Dee Wallace
    Mary

  • Erika Eleniak
    Pretty Girl

  • K.C. Martel
    Greg

  • C. Thomas Howell
    Tyler

  • Sean Frye
    Steve

  • David M. O'Dell
    Schoolboy

  • Richard Swingler
    Science Teacher

  • Frank Toth
    Policeman

  • Robert Barton
    Ultra Sound Man

  • Michael Darrell
    Van Man

  • David Berkson
    Medical Unit

  • David Carlberg
    Medical Unit

  • Milt Kogan
    Medical Unit

  • Alexander Lampone
    Medical Unit