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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.6 / 100
1982·Adventure / Family / Sci-Fi·1h 55m

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

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

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.

Above the Line
Steven Spielberg·DirectorMelissa Mathison·WriterAllen Daviau·Director of PhotographyJohn Williams·Original Music ComposerCarol Littleton·Editor
Cast
Henry Thomas·ElliottDrew Barrymore·GertieRobert MacNaughton·MichaelPeter Coyote·KeysDee Wallace·MaryErika Eleniak·Pretty GirlK.C. Martel·GregC. Thomas Howell·TylerSean Frye·SteveDavid M. O'Dell·Schoolboy
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Steven Spielberg·Director
Writing· 1
Melissa Mathison·Writer
Camera· 1
Allen Daviau·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Carol Littleton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Williams·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Steven Spielberg·ProducerKathleen Kennedy·Producer
By the Numbers
87.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
99%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$797M
ROI 749340%
Worldwide Gross
4
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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