E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
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.
- Released: 1982-06-11
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 12,274 votes
Directed by Steven Spielberg.
Top cast
- Henry Thomas as Elliott
- Drew Barrymore as Gertie
- Robert MacNaughton as Michael
- Peter Coyote as Keys
- Dee Wallace as Mary
- Erika Eleniak as Pretty Girl
- K.C. Martel as Greg
- C. Thomas Howell as Tyler
- Sean Frye as Steve
- David M. O'Dell as Schoolboy
Where to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store
- India: stream on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on BINGE, Foxtel Now; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV
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