E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
8 / 10
Synopsis
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.
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
Sean Frye·Steve
David M. O'Dell·Schoolboy
Average shot length
6.2s per shot
Steven Spielberg's career average is 6.7s across 31 measured films —see the full picture.