E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 12, 2019

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Release Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Limited

Director: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Henry Thomas • Drew Barrymore • Robert MacNaughton • Dee Wallace • Peter Coyote

PG Adventure 1 hr, 55 m

3.89 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien (known as E.T.) and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home.

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Who stars in E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – Cast List

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Henry Thomas
... Elliot

High Ground, Dear John
Drew Barrymore
... Gertie

Music and Lyrics, He's Just Not That Into You
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Robert MacNaughton
... Michael
D
Dee Wallace
... Mary

Roswell Delirium, Stream
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Peter Coyote
... Keys

The Hebrew Hammer, Hemingway and Gellhorn (TV Movie)

Who is making E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial – Crew List

A look at E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Spielberg last helmed The Fabelmans and Jaws.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Key Facts

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is coming back to the big screen in an exclusive one day only event on October 3rd in select movie theaters nationwide. This is a newly remastered version made for the big screen.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2012

Completed

Changed E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for language and mild thematic elements
Runtime: 1 hr, 55 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 30th Anniversary Event
Language: English

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Trailers and Clips

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30th Anniversary Re-Release

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Video Clip: 'Phone Home'

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Release Date: When was the film released?

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, October 3 , 2012. Additional information: 30th Anniversary Re-Release. As a limited release, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.