E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 Directed by Steven Spielberg He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home. 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.