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Where was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial filmed?

1982 film, directed by Steven Spielberg.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in San Fernando Valley.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
San Fernando Valley
Filmed in
Los Angeles
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About E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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Released
1982
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Dee WallacePeter CoyoteHenry ThomasDrew BarrymoreErika EleniakC. Thomas HowellSean FryeK. C. MartelTamara De TreauxRobert MacNaughton
Genre
Science FictionDramaChildren'sFamily
Awards
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film; Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama; Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score; Academy Award for Best Original Score and 16 more

A race of diminutive aliens visits Earth at night to gather plant specimens in a California forest.

Initially scared by the creature, who runs away, Elliott spends the following day leaving a trail of Reese's Pieces to lure the alien back to the Taylors' home, where he hides it in his room.

At school, Elliott becomes intoxicated because, at home, E.T. is drinking beer.

Famous lines from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Shut up.Elliot
  • A deformed kid.Gertie
  • It was no iguana.Elliot
  • Elliot! Sit down.Mary
  • So, what else is new?Elliot

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