E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
There are a select few cherished films that have profoundly influenced countless childhoods, and Steven Spielberg's whimsical vision of an alien encounter is among them. E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL has already captivated generations of young viewers, despite being just over four decades old.
The story is familiar to us all: Elliot, a lonely boy in suburban California, fills his room with toys to compensate for his lack of friends. One day, he discovers a timid alien in his backyard. Initially frightened, both soon recognize the other's gentle nature and become friends. Elliot quickly forms a deep bond with the creature, whom he names E.T., and decides to hide him from his mother.
E.T. stands out as one of the most inventive, heartfelt, and straightforward science-fiction films ever made, daring to tell its story with simplicity and sincerity.
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Writer: Melissa Mathison
- Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore
- Year: 1982
- Rating: G
- Running Time: 114 minutes