E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Release date: 1982-06-11
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Steven Spielberg
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Genre: Family, Science Fiction
Rating: 7.8/10
Length: 1h 55min

Storyline

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.

Plot Keywords

empathy, extraterrestrial, blockbuster, california, 1980s, child swearing, teasing, character name in title, flower, suburb, bicycle, alien, boy, flying, friendship, halloween, single mother, sitting, roadblock, game

Short Review

This is a real movie, with all those elements that have proved sure-fire through history; Laughter, tears, involvement, thrills, wonderment. Steven Spielberg also adds a message: Human beings and spacelings should learn to co-exist.