Movies
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- June 11, 1982
- 115 min.
- Science Fiction, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- United States
United States
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliot who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliot, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
Original title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
21
nominations
24%
winning rate
5
wins
Academy Awards #55 - 1983
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | Steven Spielberg | — |
| Best Original Screenplay | Melissa Mathison | — |
| Best Original Score | John Williams | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Allen Daviau | — |
| Best Film Editing | Carol Littleton | — |
| Best Sound | Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo, Gene Cantamessa | Winner |
| Best Sound Editing | Charles L. Campbell, Ben Burtt | Winner |
| Best Special Effects | Carlo Rambaldi, Dennis Muren, Kenneth F. Smith | Winner |
British Academy Film Awards #36 - 1983
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy | — |
| Best Director | Steven Spielberg | — |
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Drew Barrymore | — |
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Henry Thomas | — |
| Best Screenplay | Melissa Mathison | — |
| Best Cinematography | Allen Daviau | — |
| Best Original Score | John Williams | Winner |
| Best Film Editing | Carol Littleton | — |
| Best Sound | Charles L. Campbell, Gene Cantamessa, Robert Knudson, Robert Glass, Don Digirolamo | — |
| Best Production Design | James D. Bissell | — |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Robert Sidell | — |
| Best Special Effects | Dennis Muren, Carlo Rambaldi | — |
