Elliott is a ten-year-old boy who discovers the stranded extraterrestrial and hides him in his family’s home. He names the creature E.T., develops a shared emotional bond with him, helps build a device to call home, and risks capture to reunite him with his people.
Tavern worker who serves drinks and listens to patrons' troubles.
Youngest son who returns from Harvard with Susannah. Volunteers for a dangerous WWI reconnaissance mission and dies in combat. His death triggers Tristan's grief and drives much of the family's subsequent turmoil.
School principal and priest who investigates the haunting and meets a tragic end.
A driver wrongfully arrested by Entragian and executed upon arrival at the station. His death initiates the imprisonment of the main characters and sets the survival conflict in motion.
Savannah's neighbor and father to autistic son Alan. After John accidentally injures him, Tim remains supportive and later marries Savannah. He develops lymphoma, receives funding for treatment from John's coin sale, and passes away after two months.
A member of the logging crew who witnesses the alien encounter. He undergoes polygraph testing alongside the others and is cleared of wrongdoing.
Robert is a plumber and septic worker trying to support his family while quietly helping customers who cannot afford his services. His financial hardship connects him to the larger criminal conflict when he becomes the wounded plumber hunted by Sterling and Dooley after money is hidden or taken.
Jud's father who guards the town's dark secrets in 1969.
Cécile's honorable music teacher who falls deeply in love with her. He is manipulated by Merteuil, learns of the schemes, and challenges Valmont to a duel to avenge Cécile. Showing his honor, he refuses to fight a drunk opponent and accepts an apology, but is forced to kill Valmont in self-defense when attacked.
A drunk driver who strikes a body at 11:14 p.m. after it falls from a bridge. He panics, hides the corpse in his trunk, and is arrested by Officer Hannagan. He escapes custody, flees across a property, and is recaptured after tripping over a bowling ball in a cemetery.
Childhood version of Norman, showing early signs of trauma and maternal dependency.
Henry Thomas has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Run Hide Fight Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Fall of the House of Usher, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Midnight Mass. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 9 universes
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