E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.

Where to watch

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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

About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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.

More like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

• Flight of the Navigator
• Jules
• Earth to Echo
• Solaris
• Lilo & Stitch
• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
• Arrival

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