E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Melissa Mathison
Starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Peter Coyote

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.

Released

1982

Running time

1 hour 55 minutes