Film · 1982 · 115 min · 12 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Family
He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
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.
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak, K.C. Martel, C. Thomas Howell
Released in cinemas in Ireland on 10 December 1982.
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From TMDB release dates and JustWatch offers, as listed on 17 October 2026. Both change often; a missing date or offer means none is listed yet.
Release dates in Ireland
In cinemas
10 December 1982
Digital release
No date listed
Physical release
No date listed
First cinema release anywhere
11 June 1982 (Canada and the United States)
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Disney+ (subscription): no longer listed, by our checks of Thursday 15 October
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