E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas
as Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
as Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Robert MacNaughton
as Michael
Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote
as Keys
Dee Wallace
Dee Wallace
as Mary
Erika Eleniak
Erika Eleniak
as Pretty Girl
K.C. Martel
K.C. Martel
as Greg
C. Thomas Howell
C. Thomas Howell
as Tyler
Sean Frye
Sean Frye
as Steve
David M. O'Dell
David M. O'Dell
as SchoolboyRichard Swingler
Richard Swingler
as Science TeacherFrank Toth
Frank Toth
as PolicemanCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 115 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.