E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a beloved family science-fiction classic from director Steven Spielberg, is headed to HBO Max on June 3, 2026. Released in France in 1982, the film follows the bond that forms when ten-year-old Elliott befriends an alien stranded on Earth, a friendship tale that has become one of the most iconic entries in Spielberg's filmography.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Film | 1982
Available on HBO Max on June 3, 2026
Adventure, family, science fiction | Runtime: 2h 0m
Directed by Steven Spielberg | Screenplay by: Melissa Mathison | Starring: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace
Original title: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Country: United States
In E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, a mission from elsewhere goes awry near Los Angeles. One of the visitors is left behind and takes shelter in a suburban house, where Elliott finds him. With help from his sister Gertie and his brother Michael, the boy tries to hide the creature and help it get back home, while authorities close in.
Written by Melissa Mathison, the film blends child-friendly adventure, a pursuit tale, and the wonder of aliens. Led by Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Dee Wallace, it targets a family audience, ages 8 and up, especially for youngsters already familiar with adventurous narratives and gentle science fiction.
Unveiled out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 1982, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial went on to win several awards, including four Oscars in 1983, notably for the score by John Williams and for visual effects. The creature designed by Carlo Rambaldi and the line "Phone Home" remain among the film's most recognizable elements.
The trailer for E.T. l’extra-terrestre recalls the film's starting point: a secret meeting between a child and a visitor from another world, in an American suburb seen through a child's eyes.
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