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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Name: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
Released: 1982-06-11
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace

1982 · 1h 55m · Adventure, Science Fiction, Family

IMDb 7.9 Metacritic 92 RT 99%

Watch it tonight—E.T. is a masterpiece that defined what family sci-fi adventure could be, and Spielberg's touch makes it emotionally devastating and endlessly rewatchable. It's a timeless classic that hits different when you actually sit down with it, whether you're revisiting childhood magic or discovering why this movie still matters.

Plot

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

Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace

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