Principal cast
Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote and Dee Wallace
Film 25 of 498 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.
Contains spoilers03
Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
50 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- Henry ThomasCharacter: Elliott
- Drew BarrymoreCharacter: Gertie
- Robert MacNaughtonCharacter: Michael
- Peter CoyoteCharacter: Keys
- Dee WallaceCharacter: Mary
- Erika EleniakCharacter: Pretty Girl
- K.C. MartelCharacter: Greg
- C. Thomas HowellCharacter: Tyler
- Sean FryeCharacter: Steve
- David M. O'DellCharacter: Schoolboy
- Richard SwinglerCharacter: Science Teacher
- Frank TothCharacter: Policeman
Full crew
Full crew
- Steven SpielbergCredits: Director, Producer
- Kathleen KennedyCredits: Producer
- John WilliamsCredits: Original Music Composer
- Allen DaviauCredits: Director of Photography
- Carol LittletonCredits: Editor
- Jane FeinbergCredits: Casting
- Mike FentonCredits: Casting
- Marci LiroffCredits: Casting
- James D. BissellCredits: Production Design
- Jackie CarrCredits: Set Decoration
- Robert SidellCredits: Makeup Artist
- Leslie ButcherCredits: Art Department Coordinator
- Charles L. CampbellCredits: Supervising Sound Editor
- Dale L. MartinCredits: Special Effects
- Al BaileyCredits: Visual Effects
- Glenn Randall Jr.Credits: Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
- Richard E. ButlerCredits: Stunts
- Carlo RambaldiCredits: Special Effects, Visual Effects
- Robert ElswitCredits: Visual Effects Camera
- Frank MarshallCredits: Production Supervisor
- Melissa MathisonCredits: Associate Producer, Writer
- Katy EmdeCredits: First Assistant Director
- Dan AttiasCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Esther VivanteCredits: Script Supervisor
- Bonne RadfordCredits: Production Accountant
- Jane GoeCredits: Assistant Accountant
- Bruce McBroomCredits: Still Photographer
- Gene S. CantamessaCredits: Sound Mixer
- James PlannetteCredits: Gaffer
- Gene KearneyCredits: Key Grip
- Bob MuñozCredits: Best Boy Grip
- Donald L. HartleyCredits: Dolly Grip
- William James TeegardenCredits: Set Designer
- Russell GobleCredits: Property Master
- Deborah L. ScottCredits: Costumer
- Lola 'Skip' McNalleyCredits: Hairstylist
- John FeinblattCredits: Transportation Captain
- Ramon PahoyoCredits: Craft Service
- Lyla FoggiaCredits: Unit Publicist
- Kathleen KorthCredits: First Assistant Editor
- David PettijohnCredits: Sound Effects Editor
- Louis L. EdemannCredits: Sound Effects Editor
- Richard C. FranklinCredits: Sound Effects Editor
- Samuel C. CrutcherCredits: Sound Effects Editor
- Hank SalernoCredits: ADR Editor
- Nicholas KordaCredits: ADR Editor
- Chuck NeelyCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Kenneth HallCredits: Music Editor
- Herbert W. SpencerCredits: Orchestrator
- Robert 'Buzz' KnudsonCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Robert GlassCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Don DigirolamoCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Donah BassettCredits: Negative Cutter
- Dennis BrookinsCredits: Negative Cutter
- Robert RaringCredits: Color Timer
- Fred LernerCredits: Stunts
- Bobby PorterCredits: Stunts
- Felix SillaCredits: Stunts
- Chuck WatersCredits: Stunts
- Bennie E. DobbinsCredits: Stunts
- Ted GrossmanCredits: Stunts
- Richard VaneCredits: Location Manager
- Selwyn EddyCredits: Camera Operator
- Dennis MurenCredits: Visual Effects Supervisor
- Karl HerrmannCredits: Camera Production Assistant
- Rod TempertonCredits: Songs
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