“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
Overview
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.
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Melissa Mathison
Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg
Box OfficeBudget: $10.5MRevenue: $797.3M
About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a science fiction, adventure, family, fantasy film released in 1982 exploring themes of farewell, space marine, operation, flying saucer, nasa, homesickness. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it stars Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton. 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.