E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Release Date
1982
Film Synopsis
A young boy summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return home.
A gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth and is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). 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 (Drew Barrymore), 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. This epic sci-fi film received nine Academy Awards nominations and won four, and became the highest grossing film of all time when it was released.
Past Programs
2015
Gateway Film Center, Columbus, OH
2018
FilmScene, Iowa City, IA