E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fantasy film directed by Steven Spielberg.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 11, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
- Budget
- $10,500,000
- Revenue
- $797,307,407
- Genres
- Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
- Updated
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Overview
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fantasy film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film follows the story of a young boy who forms a bond with an alien left behind on Earth. The boy, along with his siblings, tries to help the alien find his way home while a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial. The film is an adventure, science fiction, and family movie, produced and written by Melissa Mathison. It was unveiled at the Cannes film festival and later became a summer smash. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“A young boy discovers and protects a stranded alien visitor on Earth.”
- emotional storytelling
- strong character bonds
- intense pursuit sequences
Watch it if you enjoy stories about childhood friendship and science fiction.
The film contains scenes of tension involving a government task force.
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Frequently asked questions
Who finds the alien?
A 10-year-old boy named Elliott finds the alien.
Does the alien have friends?
Yes, Elliott, his brother, and his sister Gertie form a bond with the visitor.
What is the alien's goal?
The alien is trying to find his way home.
Who is looking for the alien?
A task force is hunting for him.
Where does the alien stay?
Elliott keeps the alien hidden in his home.