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

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