E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982 · 115 min · EN · PG · 7.5 (12,351 votes)

Dir. Steven Spielberg · Starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak · Music John Williams

“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”

AdventureScience FictionFamily

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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This film feels like a warm, bittersweet hug, steeped in childhood wonder and the profound magic of an impossible friendship. It's a journey through innocent eyes, blending genuine joy with a poignant sense of longing and the quiet ache of saying goodbye, all wrapped in a timeless, enchanting glow.

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