E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | TF1+, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Tivify, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro video, Claro tv+, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 English-language adventure, science fiction and family film directed by Steven Spielberg. The cast is led by Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 12000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was produced by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 11, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $797 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Writers
- Melissa Mathison
- Release date
- June 11, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $797 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial cast & crew
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison.
The cast features Henry Thomas as Elliott, Drew Barrymore as Gertie, Robert MacNaughton as Michael, Peter Coyote as Keys, Dee Wallace as Mary, and Erika Eleniak as Pretty Girl.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Allen Daviau, and it was produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Steven Spielberg.
Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 12,027 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, science fiction, and family, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — FAQs
▸Where can I watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in United States?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial rated?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 12,027 ratings.
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