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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 nitty-gritty 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 was generated using reviews from 11,691 active users.

Want the short version of the plot? 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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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' on each platform when they are available. 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling in the US.

'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

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