E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. The film tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed E.T., who is left behind on Earth. Along with his friends and family, Elliott must find a way to help E.T. find his way home. The film stars Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and Drew Barrymore.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $700 million worldwide. It won four Academy Awards, including Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Visual Effects. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is widely regarded as a classic and praised for its storytelling, performances, and special effects.
In 2002, a 20th-anniversary edition of the film was released with enhanced visual effects and a digitally remastered soundtrack. The film has also been released on various home video formats, including DVD and Blu-ray.
Cast
- Dee Wallace as Mary
- Henry Thomas as Elliott
- Peter Coyote as Keys
- Robert MacNaughton as Michael
- Drew Barrymore as Gertie
Dee Wallace plays Mary, the mother of Elliott, Michael, and Gertie. Henry Thomas plays Elliott, the young boy who befriends E.T. Peter Coyote plays Keys, a government agent trying to capture E.T. Robert MacNaughton plays Michael, Elliott's older brother. Drew Barrymore plays Gertie, Elliott's younger sister.
The film's cast has gone on to have successful careers in the entertainment industry. Henry Thomas has continued to act in films and television shows, including "The Haunting of Hill House" and "Better Things". Drew Barrymore has become a successful actress, producer, and talk show host. Dee Wallace has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Cujo" and "The Howling". Peter Coyote has continued to act in films and television shows and has also worked as a narrator and voice actor. Robert MacNaughton has appeared in a few films and television shows but has mostly retired from acting.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writer: Melissa Mathison
Box Office Gross: $792,910,554
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Genre: Kids & Family, Sci-fi, Adventure
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 1982
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2015
