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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
- Directed by: Steven Spielberg
- Starring: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace Stone, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote
- Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
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- Theater Release: 06/11/1982
- Video Release: 10/09/2012
- Run Time: 1hr 55min
Synopsis
One of the most popular movies of all time, Steven Spielberg's E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL tells the touching and often comical story of an alien creature, E.T., who is accidentally left behind on Earth. Elliott (Henry Thomas), a young boy from a single-parent home, befriends E.T. and tries to protect him from the adult world of NASA scientists who want to "examine" the alien. With the help of his younger sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and his older brother, Michael (Robert McNaugton), Elliott helps E.T. try to get back to his home.
One of the most popular movies of all time, Steven Spielberg's E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL tells the touching and often comical story of an alien creature, E.T., who is accidentally left behind on Earth. Elliott (Henry Thomas), a young boy from a single-parent home, befriends E.T. and tries to protect him from the adult world of NASA scientists who want to "examine" the alien. With the help of his younger sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and his older brother, Michael (Robert McNaugton), Elliott helps E.T. try to get back to his home.
Production Notes
The film was shot north of Los Angeles in Northridge, California.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1994.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is number 25 on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest Movies.
Actress Debra Winger contributed to the voice of E.T.
E.T. love for Reese's Pieces was a huge boost to the new product.
The film is one of the top moneymakers of all time, taking in nearly $400 million at the domestic box office and more than $700 million worldwide.
The film was shot north of Los Angeles in Northridge, California.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1994.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is number 25 on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest Movies.
Actress Debra Winger contributed to the voice of E.T.
E.T. love for Reese's Pieces was a huge boost to the new product.
The film is one of the top moneymakers of all time, taking in nearly $400 million at the domestic box office and more than $700 million worldwide.
Reviews
"...Boundless, airy, galactic charm..." (Sight and Sound)
"...Captivating, endearingly optimistic and magical....[A] truly lovely and moving ending..." (Variety)
"...The tenderness of the piece is still intact..." (Rolling Stone)
"...It's every bit as good as you remember. And you know what? You're still gonna need those tissues..." (Total Film)
"...E.T. again reminds us of how much we've remained the same, how gratified we still are by a film that connects so beautifully to our sense of wonder and joy..." (Los Angeles Times)
"...An instant classic when it was released....It looks at least that good if not better on the eve of its 20th anniversary reissue..." (Variety)
"The core theme of E.T. is home, and the journey of the film, taken in literal synchronicity by the young hero and his alien friend, is about them helping each other find it. It’s a common story told on a celestial scale." -- Grade: A (A.V. Club)
"...Boundless, airy, galactic charm..." (Sight and Sound)
"...Captivating, endearingly optimistic and magical....[A] truly lovely and moving ending..." (Variety)
"...The tenderness of the piece is still intact..." (Rolling Stone)
"...It's every bit as good as you remember. And you know what? You're still gonna need those tissues..." (Total Film)
"...E.T. again reminds us of how much we've remained the same, how gratified we still are by a film that connects so beautifully to our sense of wonder and joy..." (Los Angeles Times)
"...An instant classic when it was released....It looks at least that good if not better on the eve of its 20th anniversary reissue..." (Variety)
"The core theme of E.T. is home, and the journey of the film, taken in literal synchronicity by the young hero and his alien friend, is about them helping each other find it. It’s a common story told on a celestial scale." -- Grade: A (A.V. Club)
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