E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Sci-Fi Adventure Family
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: E.T.
- Overall Score: ☆ 9.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 9.2/10
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Plot Synopsis:
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world.
Tagline: He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3 million light years from home.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Box Office: $439,454,989
Oscars: 4
Awards: 48
Nominations: 38
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Streaming On?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 11, 1982, Netflix: Jun 01, 2020, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 12, 2017
Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Melissa Mathison, Steven Spielberg
Musicians: John Williams
Cinematographers: Allen Daviau
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dee Wallace | ... | Mary |
| Henry Thomas | ... | Elliott |
| Peter Coyote | ... | Keys |
| Robert MacNaughton | ... | Michael (as Robert Macnaughton) |
| Drew Barrymore | ... | Gertie |
| K.C. Martel | ... | Greg |
| Sean Frye | ... | Steve |
| C. Thomas Howell | ... | Tyler (as Tom Howell) |
| Erika Eleniak | ... | Pretty Girl |
| David M. O''Dell | ... | Schoolboy (as David O''Dell) |
| Richard Swingler | ... | Science Teacher |
| Frank Toth | ... | Policeman |
| Robert Barton | ... | Ultra Sound Man |
| Michael Darrell | ... | Van Man |
| David Berkson | ... | Medical Unit (as David Berkson M.D.) |
| David Carlberg | ... | Medical Unit (as David Carlberg Ph.D.) |
| Milt Kogan | ... | Medical Unit (as Milt Kogan M.D.) |
| Alexander Lampone | ... | Medical Unit (as Alexander Lampone M.D.) |
| Rhoda Makoff | ... | Medical Unit (as Rhoda Makoff M.D.) |
| Robert Murphy | ... | Medical Unit (as Robert Murphy M.D.) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Dee Wallace (b. December 14, 1948) – Mary
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Dee Wallace Stone | Dee Wallac Stone | Dee Wallace-Stone - Henry Thomas (b. September 9, 1971) – Elliott
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Peter Coyote (b. October 10, 1941) – Keys
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Robert MacNaughton (b. December 19, 1966) – Michael (as Robert Macnaughton)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Robert Macnaughton - Drew Barrymore (b. February 22, 1975) – Gertie
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - K.C. Martel (b. September 14, 1967) – Greg
Sign: Virgo - Sean Frye – Steve
- C. Thomas Howell (b. December 7, 1966) – Tyler (as Tom Howell)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: C Thomas Howell | Tom Howell - Erika Eleniak (b. September 29, 1969) – Pretty Girl
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6¼" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Erica Eleniak | Erika Eleniak-Goglia - David M. O''Dell – Schoolboy (as David O''Dell)
- Richard Swingler – Science Teacher
- Frank Toth – Policeman
Also known as: Franko Toth - Robert Barton – Ultra Sound Man
- Michael Darrell – Van Man
- David Berkson – Medical Unit (as David Berkson M.D.)
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