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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/et-the-extra-terrestrial-1982/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Editorial Rating | 99/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 72% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 87% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

Global: Apple TV+
the United States: Apple TV+
the United Kingdom: Sky Cinema
India: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: Prime Video, Hulu

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial worth watching?**
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial holds a 87% 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?**
87% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (99/100), Metascore (91/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?**
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is streaming on Apple TV+; on Apple TV+ in the United States; on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; on Prime Video, Hulu in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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