Principal cast
Henry Thomas as Elliott, Drew Barrymore as Gertie, Robert MacNaughton as Michael, Peter Coyote as Keys, and Dee Wallace as Mary
Film 25 of 244 on the Screen Path
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
About the film
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1982 film at stop 25 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Allen Daviau (director of photography), Carol Littleton (editor), John Williams (original music composer), and James D. Bissell (production design)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Release
- 1982-06-11
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Genres
- Adventure, Science Fiction, and Family
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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