E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Year: 1982

Runtime: 115 min

Language: English

Director: Steven Spielberg

AdventureSci-FiDramaFantasyFamily

A lonely boy named Elliott discovers an extraterrestrial stranded on Earth. They form a heartwarming friendship, and Elliott, along with his siblings, works to hide the alien from government agents determined to capture it. Elliott embarks on a perilous journey to help E.T. contact his home planet and ensure his safe return, learning the true meaning of friendship and courage along the way.

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1

Alien Arrival

An alien spacecraft unexpectedly lands in a serene forest overlooking a suburban neighborhood. The extraterrestrial beings aboard are keen on observing Earth and gathering specimens, setting the stage for a surprising encounter with humanity.

Serene forest
2

Curious Creature Wanders

One of the curious aliens ventures too far from its spacecraft and is startled by unfamiliar sights and sounds. This fright causes it to scurry away, drawing attention from a group of Earth men led by a man jingling keys.

Suburban neighborhood
3

Elliot's Pizza Task

In the suburban home, a young boy named Elliot is sent to fetch pizza for his older brother Michael and his friends. On his way back, he hears a peculiar noise from the backyard that piques his curiosity.

Elliot's home
4

Investigation in the Shed

Elliot investigates the noise coming from the gardening shed, throwing a baseball inside only to have it unexpectedly thrown back at him. Excited yet apprehensive, he rushes back to inform his family, who finds only strange footprints.

Gardening shed
5

First Encounter with the Alien

That night, Elliot goes into the backyard and comes face-to-face with the unusual alien creature. Both are frightened, and the alien quickly retreats through a gate into the woods.

Night Backyard
6

Meeting in the Forest

The next day, Elliot returns to the forest, hoping to find the alien with a bag of Reese’s Pieces. He sees the man with the jingling keys, which causes the alien to hurry away, escalating the tension of their serendipitous interaction.

Day Forest
7

Bonding with E.T.

Elliot feigns illness to skip school, allowing him to spend the day bonding with the alien. He introduces E.T. to various household items, developing a unique camaraderie in their secluded world.

Day Elliot's home
8

E.T.'s Amazing Abilities

Later, Elliot introduces E.T. to Michael and Gertie, and they marvel at his extraterrestrial abilities. E.T. surprises them by levitating objects and bringing a dying plant back to life, solidifying their bond.

Elliot's room
9

Growing Connection

As Elliot hides E.T. in the closet to keep him safe while everyone goes to school, a telepathic bond forms between them. This connection profoundly impacts Elliot, causing him to act out during his science class.

While at school Elliot's home
10

Communication Device Plan

E.T. expresses a desire to communicate with his home planet by creating a device. Elliot and Michael start gathering materials from the garage, though they remain unaware of the danger that lies ahead.

Evening Garage
11

Halloween Disguise

On Halloween, the brothers disguise E.T. in a sheet so he can safely accompany them on a daring bike ride. They plan to activate the communication device in a safe location, cleverly outsmarting their pursuers.

Halloween night Suburban area
12

E.T.'s Illness

The day after Halloween, Elliot wakes up to find E.T. missing. Panic ensues as the boys search for him, later finding E.T. gravely ill, prompting an urgent effort to save their alien friend.

Morning Forest
13

Rescue and Capture

Elliot and Michael reveal E.T. to their mother just as government agents invade their home. They attempt to save E.T., but he is quickly taken to a makeshift medical station where his fate hangs in the balance.

Elliot's home
14

E.T.'s Revival

After a tense standoff, Elliot realizes E.T. is still alive when the flowers he revived begin to bloom again. Their connection shows hope, but danger still looms as agents watch closely.

Elliot's home
15

The Departure

Finally, when E.T.'s ship arrives, an emotional farewell ensues as Elliot understands he must stay on Earth. The touching exchange culminates in E.T. promising to always be with him in spirit.

Night Forest

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