# E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

> A lonely suburban boy hides and protects a stranded alien whose friendship turns an ordinary childhood into a luminous adventure of empathy and goodbye.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/481

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace, Erika Eleniak, K.C. Martel, C. Thomas Howell
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, wonder-filled, tender, family movie night, nostalgic weekend

## Synopsis

An unforgettable journey of friendship that transcends the stars.

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