1982/06/11 (US) | Science Fiction, Adventure, Family
He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
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.
Steven Spielberg
Director
Melissa Mathison
Screenplay
Henry Thomas
Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Peter Coyote
Keys
Dee Wallace
Mary
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
K.C. Martel
Greg
$ 10,500,000
$ 797,307,407
Released
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Carol Littleton
Editor
Jane Feinberg
Casting