Summary

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.

Director

Steven Spielberg

Actors and Actresses

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

David M. O'Dell

Schoolboy

Producers

Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment