E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

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Directed by Steven Spielberg

A young boy befriends an extra-terrestrial accidentally left behind by its fellow aliens, and helps it to get home, in this magical, enduring classic.  Full of indelible images---the trail of Reese’s pieces, the iconic bicycle flight across the face of the full moon---a soaring John Williams score and with winning performances from its young cast, E.T. is an poignant, enchanting fable of friendship and growing up.

Universal Pictures.  Producer: Steven Spielberg.  Screenwriter: Melissa Mathison.  Cinematographer: Allen Daviau.  Editor: Carol Littleton.  Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote.

35mm, color, 115 min.

Note:  recommended for ages 7+

Watch the trailer below.