E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial poster

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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

7.5(12,335)19821h 55m23

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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Status
Released
Budget
$10.5M
Box office
$797.3M
Language
English
  • farewell
  • california
  • space marine
  • operation
  • flying saucer
  • nasa
  • homesickness
  • loss of loved one
  • prosecution
  • halloween
  • alien
  • extraterrestrial

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Behind the camera

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • Theatrical9 May 1986
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereLoa Angeles10 Jun 1982
    • TheatricalPG11 Jun 1982
    • TheatricalPGRe-Release19 Jul 1985
    • PhysicalPG1 Oct 1996
    • TheatricalPG20th Anniversary Edition16 Mar 2002
    • TheatricalPGRe-Release3 Oct 2012
    • TheatricalPGIMAX Re-Release12 Aug 2022
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereEdinburgh International Film Festival13 Aug 1982
    • TheatricalU9 Dec 1982
    • TheatricalRe-release18 Jul 1986
    • Theatrical20th anniversary edition29 Mar 2002
  • United Arab EmiratesAE

    • Theatrical25 Nov 1982
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalG26 Nov 1982
    • TheatricalRe-release14 Aug 1986
    • TheatricalPG20th anniversary edition28 Mar 2002
    • PhysicalPGDVD19 Dec 2002
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical14A11 Jun 1982
    • Physical14ADVD12 Dec 2017
  • Antigua & BarbudaAG

    • Theatrical23 Mar 1983
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical23 Dec 1982
    • Theatrical20th anniversary edition28 Mar 2002
  • BahamasBS

    • Theatrical23 Mar 1983
  • BahrainBH

    • Theatrical25 Nov 1982
  • BarbadosBB

    • Theatrical23 Mar 1983
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical1416 Dec 1982
    • Premiere14Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Films24 Mar 2002
    • Theatrical1420th anniversary edition3 Apr 2002

Frequently asked questions

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released on 11 June 1982.

Audience reviews

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    jeremiah

    10/27/2018

    8/10

    Watched with my wife, the 7th grader, and the kindergartner. I only kind of half watched... It's been a long week. I really wanted to check out my youngest's reactions. Watching this with my 5 y.o. involved answering a lot of questions, but she LOVED it: wide eyed amazement, tears at the appropriate places, and shouts of "YEAH!!!" during the bike scenes. Some of the animatronics are definitely dated, but it's …

  • J

    John Chard

    4/13/2020

    9/10

    Dream work indeed. An alien is stranded on Earth and a bunch of suburban kids attempt to help him get home. It's amazing to think that such a simple and standard story would go on to become a global phenomenon. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg, blasted its way into pop culture and simultaneously became one of the most cherished films of all time. It's not hard to see why, for E.T. appe…

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    MovieDudeFiend56214

    4/13/2023

    10/10

    **A RARE MAGICAL GEM** E.T. The Extraterrestrial is a rare, unique once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll never forget. It will be one of those movies that will stick with you forever. Spielberg's direction, the cinematography, the visual effects, the acting, and last but not least John William's sweeping score when all combined conjure magic and strong feelings deep inside. You won't want to miss this masterpiece. …

  • C

    CinemaSerf

    6/8/2023

    8/10

    Some aliens stop by to collect some plant samples. They are spooked by people, flashing lights and dogs investigating the noise and flee - but they accidentally leave one of their number behind. This youngster takes refuge in the shed of a local family where he is discovered by the young "Elliott" (Henry Thomas) and soon the two have a special bond. Gradually the rest of his family are introduced, and they try to fig…

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