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Movie poster Henry Thomas as Elliott stands beside E.T., the alien with a glowing chest, in a scene from the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Scene from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial showing Elliott, played by Henry Thomas, riding a bicycle with E.T. wrapped in a white blanket in the front basket, followed by friends on bikes.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: References & Edit History

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  • Shatarupa Chaudhuri
    Shatarupa Chaudhuri is a deputy managing editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, bringing over 15 years of editorial experience in news media and publishing.
  • Daniel Kugler
    Daniel Kugler is a freelance writer specializing in music and culture. 

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Type Description Contributor Date
Invalidated site: Library of Congress - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PDF). Sep 30, 2026
Add new Web site: The American Society of Cinematographers - Steven Spielberg and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Jun 06, 2026
Add new Web site: Turner Classic Movies - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Mar 13, 2026
Add new Web site: Filmsite - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Jan 16, 2026
Add new Web site: BBC - ET at 40: Why the Spielberg classic feels so unusual today. Dec 04, 2025
Add new Web site: Library of Congress - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PDF). Oct 24, 2025
Add new Web site: AFI Catalog - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Aug 27, 2025
New article added. Jul 21, 2025
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