← Back to all movies
Age Guide7+
MPAA RatingPG
Year1982
Runtime1h 55m
StudioUniversal Pictures
DirectorSteven Spielberg
Cast
Henry ThomasDee WallacePeter CoyoteRobert MacNaughtonDrew Barrymore
AdventureDramaFamilySci-Fi
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982
A lonely boy befriends a gentle alien stranded on Earth and tries to help him return home before government agents close in.
Content Guide
⚔️
Violence & ScarinessVery mild
Violence & Scariness
💬
LanguageVery mild
Language
👀
Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
🍷
SubstancesNone
Substances
😱
Frightening ScenesMild
Frightening Scenes
💚
Positive MessagesExcellent
Positive Messages
⭐
Role ModelsExcellent
Role Models
What's in this movie
- •E.T. appears dead for an extended sequence
- •Government agents pursue and capture E.T.
- •A child disobeys adults and is in danger
- •An emotional farewell scene
🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns
✓ None identifiedEducational Value
One of cinema's most beloved stories about friendship, loss, and letting go. The film captures childhood wonder and grief with extraordinary honesty.
💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics
- 1.How does Elliott communicate with E.T. without sharing a language?
- 2.Why do the adults in the film seem threatening even though most of them mean well?
- 3.What does Elliott learn from having to say goodbye?
🏆 Awards: Academy Awards for Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Sound Editing