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1982 · Movie · 1h 55m

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

CriticsCritics: 96
AudienceAudience: 7.7

A stranded alien is discovered by a lonely child, who hides him at home and forms a close bond with him. Alongside his siblings, the child tries to protect their new friend from authorities and help him reconnect with his distant home.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a warm, family-friendly adventure centered on friendship and wonder, especially if you like The Iron Giant or Flight of the Navigator; Not for you if you prefer complex, fast-paced stories.

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Cast

Drew BarrymoreHenry ThomasRobert MacNaughtonPeter CoyoteDee WallaceErika EleniakK.C. MartelC. Thomas Howell

Director

Steven Spielberg

If tonight is a E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.