E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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1982
1h 55m
7.5(11658 votes)
Science Fiction
Adventure
Family
Fantasy

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.

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Cast & Crew

37 members
Acting

Henry Thomas

Elliott

Henry Thomas
Acting

Drew Barrymore

Gertie

Drew Barrymore
Acting

Robert MacNaughton

Michael

Robert MacNaughton
Acting

Peter Coyote

Keys

Peter Coyote
Acting

Dee Wallace

Mary

Dee Wallace
Acting

Erika Eleniak

Pretty Girl

Erika Eleniak
Acting

K.C. Martel

Greg

K.C. Martel
Acting

C. Thomas Howell

Tyler

C. Thomas Howell
Acting

Sean Frye

Steve

Sean Frye
Sound

David M. O'Dell

Schoolboy

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Richard Swingler

Science Teacher

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Frank Toth

Policeman

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Robert Barton

Ultra Sound Man

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Michael Darrell

Van Man

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David Berkson

Medical Unit

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David Carlberg

Medical Unit

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Milt Kogan

Medical Unit

Milt Kogan
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Alexander Lampone

Medical Unit

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Rhoda Makoff

Medical Unit

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Robert D. Murphy

Medical Unit

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Richard Pesavento

Medical Unit

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Tom Sherry

Medical Unit

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Susan Cameron

Medical Unit

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Will Fowler, Jr.

Medical Unit

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Barbara Hartnett

Medical Unit

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Diane Lampone

Medical Unit

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Mary Stein

Medical Unit

Mary Stein
Visual Effects

Mitch Suskin

Medical Unit

Mitch Suskin
Acting

Ted Grossman

Government Agent (uncredited)

Ted Grossman
Writing

James Kahn

Mustachioed Medical Unit Member Who Confirms E.T.'s Death (uncredited)

James Kahn
Acting

Anne Lockhart

Nurse (uncredited)

Anne Lockhart
Writing

Melissa Mathison

Elliot's School Nurse (uncredited)

Melissa Mathison
Acting

Debra Winger

Nurse Zombie Carrying Poodle (uncredited)

Debra Winger
Acting

Michael Lepre

Pizza Man (uncredited)

Michael Lepre
Crew

Alex Daniels

Federal Agent in Car Chase (uncredited)

Alex Daniels
Acting

Chuck Riley

Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (uncredited)

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Quinn Smith

Kid 3 (uncredited)

Quinn Smith

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