E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 film by Steven Spielberg · Released May 26, 1982
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (or simply E.T.) is a 1982 American science fantasy film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. It tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial that he names E.T. who has been stranded on Earth. Along with his friends and family, Elliott must find a way to help E.T. find his way home. The film stars Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and Drew Barrymore.
Cast ages when filming began (September 8, 1981)
- Dee Wallace, as Mary Taylor: 32
- Peter Coyote, as Keys: 39
- Henry Thomas, as Elliott Taylor: 9
- Drew Barrymore, as Gertie Taylor: 6
- Erika Eleniak, as a classmate whom Elliott kisses: 11
- C. Thomas Howell, as Tyler: 14
- Sean Frye, as Steve: 14
- K. C. Martel, as Greg: 13
- Tamara De Treaux: 21
- Robert MacNaughton, as Michael Taylor: 14
- Debra Winger: 26