The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1996)
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
Details
Budget
$0
Rating
7/10 (15 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Universal Studios Home Video
About The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
"The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'" is a 1996 documentary that explores the creation of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film. This behind-the-scenes look offers insights into the production of the science fiction and fantasy movie, which also falls into the family genre.
Why you might be searching for The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
People search for this documentary to understand the production process of the original film.
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The full 1996 documentary, "The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'," was originally released on LaserDisc and is currently not available to stream, rent, or buy in the United States. Shorter, truncated versions and segments of the documentary can be found on later DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K releases of *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*.
No, "The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'" is a documentary about the production of Steven Spielberg's 1982 science fiction film, *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*; it is not based on a true story itself.
As a behind-the-scenes documentary, "The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'" does not have a narrative ending to explain. It focuses on the production process of the 1982 film *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*, covering aspects like story development, creature creation, casting, and production stories through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Reviews suggest "The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'" is worth watching for fans of the original *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* and aspiring filmmakers. It provides insight into the film's development, creature design, casting, and production, featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg and key cast and crew, as well as Henry Thomas's original audition tape.