E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

~He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.

Overview

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1982-06-11
Budget: $10500000
Revenue: $797307407
Runtime: 115 min

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