E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Name: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Family
Released: June 11, 1982
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 91
Cast: Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore, Erika Eleniak, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote

1982

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 11, 1982 | PG

Starring: Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore, Erika Eleniak, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote

Summary: When an imaginative boy meets a lost alien, it is the beginning of one of cinema's most endearing friendships as Elliot (Henry Thomas) helps the marvelous creature he calls E.T. find his way back home before government agents can capture him.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 115 min

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Jami Bernard

Spielberg's direction and Melissa Mathison's script never lose sight of the realistic, low center of gravity world of childhood, in which such marvelous adventures happen every day that an alien knocking around the garage is not really such an unusual occurrence. [2002 re-release] Read full review

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Carrie Rickey

If we approach the unfamiliar with fear and apprehension, we will be met with fear and apprehension. But if we approach with sympathy and curiosity, we will be rewarded with same. And our souls, not to mention our bicycles, will soar to the heavens. [2002 re-release] Read full review

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Michael Sragow

The movie is emotionally tumultuous and evenhanded and serene. It celebrates the odd pockets of imagination and individuality that can be nurtured in middle-class suburbia. [2002 re-release] Read full review

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Anthony Lane

Spielberg wrote a poem. And all the best movies are poems. [2002 re-release] Read full review

Todd McCarthy

There are some unsatisfactory elements–slow spots occur during the middle stretch, the mild anti-establishment stance is getting to be a bit cliche and one never knows whether E.T.’s mortal illness is physical or psychological in nature, or both. But, as with “Close Encounters,” the truly lovely and moving ending more than makes up for everything. Chalk up another smash for Spielberg. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

Though the story feels standard, the fun comes from the meticulously realized details that director Steven Spielberg and associate producer-writer Melissa Mathison have injected into the material. Read full review

Don McKellar

E.T. is a dog movie. Genre-wise, I mean. It's about a boy meeting a dog, naming it, taming it, learning from it, and growing up. Of course, the genre is superficially disguised as science fiction, as was the fashion at the time. [2002 re-release] Read full review

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MovieLonely94

Oct 20, 2010

E.T. is an heartwarming family hit and it will cherrish moviegoers of all ages.

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Futuredirector

Jun 9, 2016

With a magnificent direction, talented cast, funny jokes and stunts, interesting story-telling, suspense-packed moments, dramatic parts and an unforgettable message of true friendship and love, so every kind of viewer would get connected with, E.T. becomes one of the bests films ever made.

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AntoineT.

May 5, 2007

One of Spielberg's greatest films by far, timeless storytelling.

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aaronpaul121

May 30, 2012

One of the best sci-fi movies of all time....... period

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superbat

Jul 5, 2020

E.T. is a classic family movie with a simple, but emotionally powerful story. It's definitely one of Spielberg's best.

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JawsLaxerDrama

Dec 21, 2012

A heartwarming family adventure, E.T. for once, is not an alien who eats people who tries to destroy planets or whatever. This is a picture of youth, courage, and an absolute testament to the childlike wonder. I LOVE this movie. There's only 2 flaws:
1) It is a bit long, (but it had to beA heartwarming family adventure, E.T. for once, is not an alien who eats people who tries to destroy planets or whatever. This is a picture of youth, courage, and an absolute testament to the childlike wonder. I LOVE this movie. There's only 2 flaws:
1) It is a bit long, (but it had to be to tell the story)
2) The first 4 minutes are absolutely boring.… Expand

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EdwardH

Mar 23, 2010

Like all Spielberg movies, every single minute of this looser is predictable. This is the first movie that made me realize that Hollywood was pandering to me--I was about 19 then. The term "puerile" not only comes to mind, but walks up to me with a stupid look n its face and slaps me around Like all Spielberg movies, every single minute of this looser is predictable. This is the first movie that made me realize that Hollywood was pandering to me--I was about 19 then. The term "puerile" not only comes to mind, but walks up to me with a stupid look n its face and slaps me around for ten solid minutes.… Expand

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