E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Disney+ and Netflix🛡️ Parental guidance PG
📖 Story
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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EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneLight and steady
ExperienceStraightforward viewing experience
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect an easy, fast-moving watch built for direct fun more than layered tension or emotional weight.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Parental guidance
📌 MPAA
Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
Runtime
115 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorSteven Spielberg
WritingMelissa Mathison
CastHenry ThomasDrew BarrymoreRobert MacNaughtonPeter CoyoteDee Wallace
ProductionKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg
MusicCharles L. CampbellJohn WilliamsHerbert W. Spencer
CinematographyAllen DaviauBruce McBroomBob Muñoz
Where to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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Now available through 16 official offers on 4 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot16 offers
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix and Paramount+.
Subscription access may be available through Prime Video and Disney+, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 5.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier75.9x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 75.9x📈 ROI: +7,493%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$10.5M10.5 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$797.3M797.3 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$786.8M+786.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
75.9x75.9x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $10.5M • Revenue: $797.3M • Commercial gap: +$786.8M ROI +7,493%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Henry Thomas
Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Peter Coyote
Keys
Dee Wallace
Mary
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
K.C. Martel
Greg
C. Thomas Howell
Tyler
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Sean Frye
Steve
David M. O'Dell
Schoolboy
Richard Swingler
Science Teacher
Frank Toth
Policeman
Robert Barton
Ultra Sound Man
Michael Darrell
Van Man
Director: Steven Spielberg
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1Where can I watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
The film is available on multiple streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Paramount+. You can choose the platform based on your subscription.
2Is E.T. suitable for children and families?
Yes, the film is a family science fiction movie suitable for children and families. It combines adventure and emotion in a warm story about friendship between a boy and an alien creature.
3What is the duration of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
The film's duration is 115 minutes (approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes), making it suitable for family viewing in one sitting.
4Who directed E.T. and when was it released?
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1982, becoming one of the most famous family films in cinema history.
5What genres does E.T. belong to?
The film belongs to three main genres: science fiction, adventure, and family films. It combines elements of mild suspense, drama, and emotion.
6Who are the main stars of E.T.?
The film stars young actor Henry Thomas in the role of Elliott, alongside Drew Barrymore and Robert MacNaughton, with appearances by Peter Coyote and Dee Wallace in important roles.
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