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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
No. 01
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Steven Spielberg · 1982 · 115m · Science Fiction, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

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you want the most beautiful, most emotionally devastating film about memory and time ever made

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you need your romance films to have happy endings

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ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict
Worth Your Time
10/10
Fun Factor
9/10
Originality
9/10
Visual Craft
9/10
Pretension Index
2/10
Rewatchability
9/10
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CastThe Players
Henry Thomas
as Elliott
Henry Thomas
Drew Barrymore
as Gertie
Drew Barrymore
Robert MacNaughton
as Michael
Robert MacNaughton
Peter Coyote
as Keys
Peter Coyote
Dee Wallace
as Mary
Dee Wallace
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