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 |
Theatrical version:
115 minutes
2002 re-release:
120 minutes 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 |