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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: June 11, 1982

Runtime: 115 minutes

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family

Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (12371 votes)

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Cast

  • Henry Thomas

    Henry Thomas

    Elliott

  • Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore

    Gertie

  • Robert MacNaughton

    Robert MacNaughton

    Michael

  • Peter Coyote

    Peter Coyote

    Keys

  • Dee Wallace

    Dee Wallace

    Mary

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    Erika Eleniak

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  • K.C. Martel

    K.C. Martel

    Greg

  • C. Thomas Howell

    C. Thomas Howell

    Tyler

  • Sean Frye

    Sean Frye

    Steve

  • Milt Kogan

    Milt Kogan

    Medical Unit

  • Mary Stein

    Mary Stein

    Medical Unit

  • Ted Grossman

    Ted Grossman

    Government Agent (uncredited)

  • Anne Lockhart

    Anne Lockhart

    Nurse (uncredited)

  • Debra Winger

    Debra Winger

    Nurse Zombie Carrying Poodle (uncredited)

  • Michael Lepre

    Michael Lepre

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  • Quinn Smith

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  • Casey Kasem

    Casey Kasem

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