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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Directed by Steven Spielberg · 1982 ·

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Answer Summary: Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

99% Editorial Rating
72% Audience snapshot · excluded
91 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.9 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 55m
Cast
Henry Thomas , Dee Wallace , Drew Barrymore
Streaming
Apple TV+
Language
English

Where to watch

  • Apple TV+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Japan Prime Video, Hulu
United Kingdom Prime Video, Sky Cinema
United States Apple TV+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (91/100).
  • Celluloid Score 87% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded family, sci-fi pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?

    Yes — E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

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

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    critic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Review: An American Classic

    Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) endures as a defining family landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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