Storyline
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.
Principal Cast
Henry Thomas
Elliott
Drew Barrymore
Gertie
Robert MacNaughton
Michael
Peter Coyote
Keys
Dee Wallace
Mary
Erika Eleniak
Pretty Girl
K.C. Martel
Greg
C. Thomas Howell
Tyler
Media Information
DirectorSteven Spielberg
StatusReleased
Runtime115 min
Genres
AdventureScience FictionFamily
Release Date1982-06-11
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Production
Universal Pictures
Amblin Entertainment