E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is a beloved 1982 sci-fi adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The story follows a gentle alien who is accidentally left behind on Earth. A young boy named Elliott (played by Henry Thomas) discovers and protects the alien, whom he names E.T. Alongside his siblings, including his little sister Gertie (played by Drew Barrymore), Elliott forms a deep emotional bond with the creature while trying to evade a government task force and help E.T. find his way back home.

Trivia/Behind-the-Scenes Facts:
1. The iconic voice of E.T. was created by a combination of sounds, including those made by sound designer Ben Burtt’s own voice, as well as other animals like a raccoon being coaxed to purr.
2. Drew Barrymore was only six years old during filming and had to be motivated with candy and cookies; in one memorable scene, her laughter is genuine and unscripted because the crew was trying to coax a natural reaction.
3. The famous bike flight scene was famously shot on a blue screen, and during filming, Spielberg gave Henry Thomas a pie tin to make him look up, which helped create the convincing aerial shots.

Main Cast of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Crew of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial