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1982 · 115 min · PG

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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
California
Setting
Suburban
When
1980s
Season
Fall

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien Invasion
Themes
FriendshipFamily & LoyaltyIsolation
Tone
WhimsicalMelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Child Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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