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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Jun 11, 1982
115 min
Science FictionAdventureFamilyFantasy
7.5/ 10
11,608 votes

Overview

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.

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TMDB
7.5/10
11,608 votes
IMDB
7.9/10
459,047 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
99%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
92/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$10,500,000Production cost
Box Office$797,307,407Worldwide gross
Profit$786,807,407Profitable
ROI
+7493.4%Return on investment
US Box Office$439,454,989Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Won 4 Oscars. 52 wins & 38 nominations total

Details

Production information

"He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$10,500,000

Revenue

$797,307,407

Production Companies

Universal PicturesAmblin Entertainment

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