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.
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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
Director
Steven Spielberg
Tagline
"He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,500,000
Revenue
$797,307,407
Production
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
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