
Henry Thomas
Elliott


“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”
Overview
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.
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Release Date
June 11, 1982
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
7.5 / 10
Votes
12,305
Budget
$10,500,000
Revenue
$797,307,407
Status
Released
Popularity
17.4
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