E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (often referred to simply as E.T.) is a 1982 American science fiction film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison and starring Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore, and Peter Coyote. It tells the story of Elliott (played by Thomas), a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed "E.T.", who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help the extrate... More

Initial release date:

  • Jun 11, 1982

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 55 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • E.T.,
  • E.T. mimozemstan,
  • E.T. - O Extra-Terrestre,
  • E.T. - Der Außerirdische,
  • A Boy's Life,
  • E.T. El extraterrestre,
  • E.T. - gjesten fra verdensrommet,
  • E.T. l'extraterrestre,
  • E.T. l'extra-terrestre,
  • Night Skies,
  • E.T. A földönkívüli,
  • E. T. vanzemaljac,
  • E.T., l'extra-terrestre,
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Original)

Film

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films...

Tagline:

  • He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.
  • The Story that Touched the World!
  • The Extra-Terrestrial In His Adventure On Earth.

Cinematography:

Edited by:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1982
  • Mar 22, 2002
  • Oct 22, 2002
  • Aug 23, 2005
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Production design by:

Set Decoration by:

Music by:

Runtime:

Runtime Film cut Film release region Note
  • 1 h 55 min
  • 2 h 1 min
  • 20th Anniversary Edition
  • 1 h 57 min
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Languages:

Country of origin:

Gross revenue:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 792,910,554
  • 1982

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 10,500,000

Production companies:

Film festivals:

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film Nominees

Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film Winners

AFI's 10 Top 10 Science Fiction Films

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