# E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/et-the-extra-terrestrial-1982/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 99% |
| Audience Score | 72% |
| Metascore | 91/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Steven Spielberg |
| Genres | Family, Sci-Fi |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Spielberg's suburban fairy tale remains the gold standard for family science fiction and pure wonder. Critics and audiences diverge (99% critic vs 72% audience). Metascore 91/100. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

## Critics consensus

Spielberg's suburban fairy tale remains the gold standard for family science fiction and pure wonder.

## Synopsis

A lonely boy befriends a stranded alien and helps him contact his home planet while hiding him from government agents in suburban California.

## Cast

Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?**
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Spielberg's suburban fairy tale remains the gold standard for family science fiction and pure wonder.

**What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial about?**
A lonely boy befriends a stranded alien and helps him contact his home planet while hiding him from government agents in suburban California.

**Who directed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?**
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) was directed by Steven Spielberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 99%, audience 72%, Metascore 91/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial page for current options.

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