E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

Steven Spielberg's famous boy-meets-alien blockbuster receives a re-release to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary. (Yes, 20 years. Feel old?) Now you have another chance -- or a first chance -- to see the famous flick on a big screen.

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
06/11/1982
DVD Release Date:
10/22/2002
Rating:
PG
Run Time:
120 min.
Distributor(s):
Universal
Production Co.:
Universal
Director(s):
Themes:
Benign Aliens, Heroic Mission, Single Parents, Fish Out of Water, Sibling Relationships, Managing Parental Relationships [k]
Tone:
Gentle, Fanciful, Humorous, Whimsical, Bittersweet, Heartwarming
Keywords:
stranded, scientist, friendship, close-encounter, alien [not human], childhood-adventures, UFO (Unidentified Flying Object)
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
English
Status:
In Theaters

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