E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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.

Director

Steven Spielberg

Written by

Melissa Mathison

Produced by

Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg

Composer

John Williams

Cinematographer

Allen Daviau

Editor

Carol Littleton

Studios

Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Origin country

United States

Runtime

1h 55m

Language

English

Rating

PG

Also known as

E.T., ET

TMDB

7.5/10 (12,242 votes)

Rotten Tomatoes

99% Fresh

Metacritic

92/100

IMDb

7.9/10 (477,704 votes)

• WonAcademy Award— Best Original Score(1983)
• WonAcademy Award— Best Visual Effects(1983)
• WonGolden Globe— Best Motion Picture – Drama(1983)
• NominatedAcademy Award— Best Picture(1983)
• NominatedAcademy Award— Best Director(1983)
• NominatedAcademy Award— Best Original Screenplay(1983)
• NominatedAcademy Award— Best Cinematography(1983)
• NominatedBAFTA Award— Best Film(1983)
• NominatedBAFTA Award— Best Director(1983)
• NominatedGolden Globe— Best Director(1983)
• NominatedGolden Globe— Best Screenplay(1983)