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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

Film · 1996

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Laurent Bouzereaudirector · writer · producer
  2. Marc Elmereditor
  3. Jeff Picketteditor
  4. Jeff Dalycinematographer
  5. Maurey Dahlencinematographer
  6. Shawn Maurercinematographer

On screen

  1. Melissa Mathisonlead actor
  2. Ed Verreauxlead actor
  3. Kathleen Kennedylead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Robert MacNaughtonsupporting actor
  6. Dennis Murensupporting actor
  7. Ben Burttsupporting actor
  8. Henry Thomassupporting actor
  9. Dee Wallacesupporting actor
  10. Drew Barrymoresupporting actor
  11. George Lucassupporting actor
  12. Ralph McQuarrieguest actor
  13. Allen Daviauguest actor
  14. Carol Littletonguest actor
  15. James D. Bissellguest actor
  16. Peter Coyoteguest actor
  17. John Williamsguest actor
03

From the people who made The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

52
  1. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams2002 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  2. The Making of 'Jaws'1995 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. Tales from the Future2010 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. The Making of 'The Color Purple'2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  6. The Making of 'American Graffiti'1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. no artwork
    Creating A.I.2002 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  8. Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford2023 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  9. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'2001 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  10. Raging Bull: Before the Fight2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Making of 'The Lost World'1997 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  13. Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous: Making Gremlins2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Three Kinds of Close Encounters2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. The Making of '1941'1996 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  16. Return to Jurassic Park2011 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  17. Capturing Avatar2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  19. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Making of 'Cape Fear'2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. The Stories of West Side Story2022 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  24. Red Sun, Black Sand: The Making of 'Letters from Iwo Jima'2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. The Fabelmans: A Family in Film2023 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  26. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story2025 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  27. The Bloody Hundredth2024 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Music by John Williams2024 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  29. Five Came Back2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. A Case of the Cold War: Bridge of Spies2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. Five Came Back2017 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  32. The Making of 'Jurassic Park'1995 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  33. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing2004 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  34. Van Wilder: Freshman Year2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Best Night Ever2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. Date Movie2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. Some Guy Who Kills People2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Vampires Suck2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. Meet the Spartans2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. Johnson Family Vacation2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. Boat Trip2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. Epic Movie2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Disaster Movie2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. Black Dynamite2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. Thunderstruck2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. The Starving Games2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. Bring It On2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. Superfast!2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  51. Run Ronnie Run2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. Like Mike2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
04

Across the whole team

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  1. The 'E.T.' Journals2012 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  2. LIGHT & MAGIC2022 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  3. Spielberg2017 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
05

Through the cast

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  1. The BFGMelissa MathisonKathleen Kennedy2016 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  2. The Indian in the CupboardMelissa Mathison1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Lincoln: An American JourneySteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2013 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  4. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg2008 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  5. Twilight Zone: The MovieMelissa MathisonSteven Spielberg1983 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  6. KundunMelissa Mathison1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The Lost World: Jurassic ParkKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1997 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  8. The Escape ArtistMelissa Mathison1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The GooniesKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Ben BurttSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  11. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Black StallionMelissa Mathison1979 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1984 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  14. Empire of the SunSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1987 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  15. DadKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Schindler's ListKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  17. The Land Before TimeKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1988 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesGeorge LucasBen Burtt2002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  19. Young Sherlock HolmesKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. A Wish for Wings That WorkKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  21. GremlinsKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithGeorge LucasBen Burtt2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  23. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceBen BurttGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  24. Joe Versus the VolcanoKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the HawkmenBen BurttGeorge Lucas1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Who Framed Roger RabbitKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. Gremlins 2: The New BatchKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Back to the FutureKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  29. Jurassic ParkSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1993 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  30. Back to the Future Part IIKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. On the LotSteven Spielberg2007 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  32. Raiders of the Lost ArkSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1981 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  33. Jurassic Park IIISteven SpielbergEd Verreaux2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  34. Back to the Future Part IIIKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & MagicDennis MurenGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  36. PoltergeistSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  37. War HorseSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  38. George Lucas: Creating an EmpireGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2005 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  39. A.I. Artificial IntelligenceSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2001 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  40. Trail Mix-UpKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  41. Star Wars: Music by John WilliamsSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1980 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  42. LincolnSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  43. Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1989 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  44. We're Back! A Dinosaur's StoryKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  45. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of HellBen BurttGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  46. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of LifeBen BurttGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. InnerspaceKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. MunichSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  49. *batteries not includedKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  50. Tummy TroubleKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  51. Roller Coaster RabbitKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  52. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Daredevils of the DesertBen BurttGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  53. The Color PurpleSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1985 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  54. AlwaysSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1989 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  55. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of DeceptionBen BurttGeorge Lucas1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  56. Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinySteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2023 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  57. Star Wars: DroidsBen BurttGeorge Lucas1985 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  58. An American TailKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  59. War of the WorldsSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2005 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  60. BaltoKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  61. FilmmakerGeorge Lucas1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  62. The Money PitSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  63. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  64. Return of the JediBen BurttGeorge Lucas1983 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  65. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  66. The Adventures of TintinSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  67. SignsKathleen Kennedy2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  68. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  69. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven Spielberg1977 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  70. HookSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1991 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  71. An American Tail: Fievel Goes WestKathleen KennedySteven Spielberg1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  72. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  73. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'George Lucas1971 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  74. A Timeless CallSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  75. Où est parti E.T. ? L'Enfance selon SpielbergSteven SpielbergHenry Thomas2023 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  76. HereafterSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  77. ArachnophobiaSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1990 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  78. Vanessa in the GardenSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The MandalorianKathleen Kennedy2020 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  80. Jurassic WorldSteven SpielbergEd Verreaux2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  81. The Sugarland ExpressSteven Spielberg1974 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  82. Saving Private RyanSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  83. The FabelmansSteven Spielberg2022 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  84. Cape FearKathleen Kennedy1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. TwisterSteven SpielbergKathleen Kennedy1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  86. The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode ISteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2001 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  87. Disclosure DaySteven Spielberg2026 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  88. The Unfinished JourneySteven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  89. FandangoKathleen Kennedy1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  90. The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'Steven SpielbergDennis Muren1984 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  91. Voices from the ListSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  92. Monster HouseSteven SpielbergEd Verreaux2006 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  93. Watch the Skies!: Science Fiction, the 1950s and UsSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  94. The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesGeorge Lucas1992 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  95. JawsSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  96. DuelSteven Spielberg1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  97. Fog City MavericksGeorge LucasBen Burtt2007 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  98. Noises Off...Kathleen Kennedy1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. AhsokaKathleen KennedyGeorge Lucas2023 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  100. The Last AirbenderKathleen Kennedy2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. The Special RelationshipKathleen Kennedy2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'Steven SpielbergGeorge Lucas1981 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  103. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  104. An Old Fashioned Love Story: Making 'The Bridges of Madison County'Kathleen Kennedy2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  105. Red TailsBen BurttGeorge Lucas2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  106. Young Black StallionKathleen Kennedy2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  107. The Characters of Star WarsGeorge LucasRalph McQuarrie2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  108. 1941Steven Spielberg1979 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  109. Something EvilSteven Spielberg1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. The AcolyteKathleen KennedyGeorge Lucas2024 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  111. Star WarsGeorge Lucas1977 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  112. AmistadSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  113. From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital FilmmakingGeorge LucasDennis Muren2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  114. Gremlins 3Steven Spielberg2027 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. Shooting WarSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  116. Body HeatGeorge LucasCarol Littleton1981 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  117. PersepolisKathleen Kennedy2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  118. The TerminalSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  119. Great Bolshy Yarblockos!: Making 'A Clockwork Orange'Steven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  120. Star Wars: Skeleton CrewKathleen KennedyGeorge Lucas2024 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  121. AnimaniacsSteven Spielberg1993 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  122. Catch Me If You CanSteven Spielberg2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  123. THX 1138George Lucas1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  124. All the WaySteven SpielbergCarol Littleton2016 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  125. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  126. Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the ImpossibleSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2010 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  127. Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon TownKathleen Kennedy1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  128. AndorKathleen KennedyGeorge Lucas2022 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  129. Star Wars: The Clone WarsGeorge Lucas2008 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  130. no artwork
    Artifact from the Future: The Making of 'THX 1138'George LucasSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  131. Savage!Steven Spielberg1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. The Shark Is Still WorkingSteven SpielbergLaurent Bouzereau2009 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  133. The FlintstonesKathleen Kennedy1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  135. The PostSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  136. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  137. Night GallerySteven Spielberg1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  138. Pinky and the BrainSteven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  139. LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan MenaceGeorge Lucas2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  140. Ace Eli and Rodger of the SkiesSteven Spielberg1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  141. What Lies BeneathSteven Spielberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  142. Warner at WarSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  143. MiliusSteven SpielbergGeorge Lucas2013 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  144. Men in BlackSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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Same franchise

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  1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1982 · FilmExceptional· 12 shared