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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
75

Now, before we get into the basics of how you can watch 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' right now, here are some essential information about the Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment adventure flick. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 55 min. The release date of the movie is June 11th, 1982. The movie received a user score of 75/100 on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 11,691 community users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home."

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on June 11th, 1982 - Buy E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting October 1st, 1996 - Buy E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial DVD

Watch 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' In Theaters

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