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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.

Themes of coming of age and grief & loss 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
SuburbanWilderness
When
1980s
Season
Fall

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeGrief & Loss
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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