E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (E.T. for short) is a 1982 Academy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy film directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) who befriends a benign alien being dubbed E.T. that is stranded on Earth. Elliott forms a mental, physical and emotional connection with E.T. and helps him find his way home. The film was produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures, and also stars Drew Barrymore and Dee Wallace.