E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
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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2022 40th Anniversary IMAX ReleaseOfficial
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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Films
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$797.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
75.93x
+$786.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Mathison
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $797.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Melissa Mathison
John Williams
Allen Daviau
Carol Littleton
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Carol Littleton
Editor
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Steven Spielberg
Director
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Melissa Mathison
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial about?
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.
Who directed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
The principal cast of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial includes Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace.
When was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial released and how long is it?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $797.3M at the worldwide box office (75.93 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).