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Plot
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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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
- DM
David M. O'Dell
Schoolboy
- RS
Richard Swingler
Science Teacher
- FT
Frank Toth
Policeman
- RB
Robert Barton
Ultra Sound Man
- MD
Michael Darrell
Van Man
- DB
David Berkson
Medical Unit
- DC
David Carlberg
Medical Unit
Milt Kogan
Medical Unit
- AL
Alexander Lampone
Medical Unit
- RM
Rhoda Makoff
Medical Unit
- RD
Robert D. Murphy
Medical Unit
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This film merges science fiction with heartfelt adventure, centering on a young boy's bond with a stranded alien. It captures the innocence and imagination of childhood while exploring themes of friendship and family. Its combination of emotional depth and wonder appeals to all ages, making it a timeless classic in Spielberg's repertoire.
Themes
- •innocence of childhood in the face of adversity
- •the power of friendship across differences
- •isolation and the quest for belonging
- •the significance of selfless love
- •overcoming fear of the unknown
Mood
uplifting
Era
modern
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