Theatrical version:
115 minutes
2002 re-release:
120 minutes
The concept for E.T. was based on an imaginary friend Spielberg created after his parents' divorce. In 1980
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial |
 original 1982 theatrical poster by John Alvin |
Steven Spielberg |
Produced by | Steven Spielberg Kathleen Kennedy |
Written by | Melissa Mathison |
Starring | Henry Thomas Dee Wallace Robert MacNaughton Drew Barrymore Peter Coyote |
Music by | John Williams |
Cinematography | Allen Daviau |
Editing by | Carol Littleton |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date(s) | June 11, 1982 |
Running time | Theatrical version: 115 minutes 2002 re-release: 120 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | US$10,500,000 (est.) |
Gross revenue | $792,910,554 |