1982 · 115 min · PG

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Name: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
Released: 1982
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Adventure, Science Fiction, Family

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a Adventure film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in California during the 1980s, in fall. It runs 115 minutes and is rated PG.

A alien invasion, with a whimsical and melancholic tone. Themes of friendship, family & loyalty, and isolation run throughout.

Composer

John Williams

Cinematography

Allen Daviau

Cast

Henry ThomasDrew BarrymoreRobert MacNaughtonPeter CoyoteDee WallaceErika EleniakK.C. MartelC. Thomas Howell

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Premise

Alien Invasion

Themes

Friendship Family & Loyalty Isolation

Tone

WhimsicalMelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Child Lead

Pacing

Measured

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