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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982): movie guide
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Family running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 12,412 votes. Notable cast includes Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1982-06-11
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1982-06-11
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What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial about?
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.
Cast highlights
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial features Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1982-06-11. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (12,412 votes). Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is listed as Adventure, Science Fiction, Family on TMDB.
- How long is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
- Cast highlights include Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak.
- Does Cinema Box stream E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
