Where was E.T. – The Extraterrestrial filmed?
E.T. – The Extraterrestrial was filmed in the United States. We hold 6 confirmed locations, including White Oak Avenue, Culver Studios and Redwood National Park. 4 of them are open to visitors.
On screen: Elliot's school is Culver City High School, Culver City.
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Locations
6
Countries
1
You can visit
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White Oak AvenueLos Angeles · United StatesFlying bicycle chase- Redwood National ParkCrescent City · United StatesRedwood forest scenes
Culver StudiosCulver City · United StatesInteriors and backyard shoots
Culver City High SchoolCulver City · United StatesElliot's school scenes · as Elliot's school- Porter RanchLos Angeles · United StatesHalloween and chase scenes
- NorthridgeLos Angeles · United StatesNeighbourhood chosen for the film
Common questions
Where was E.T. – The Extraterrestrial filmed?
E.T. – The Extraterrestrial was filmed in the United States. We hold 6 confirmed locations, including White Oak Avenue, Culver Studios and Redwood National Park. 4 of them are open to visitors. On screen: Elliot's school is Culver City High School, Culver City.
Can you visit the E.T. – The Extraterrestrial filming locations?
4 of the 6 locations are open to visitors. The rest are private homes, working studios or restricted sites — each page says which.
How many E.T. – The Extraterrestrial filming locations are there?
We hold 6 confirmed locations across 1 country.
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