The sweeping, emotional score by John Williams is widely considered one of the greatest in film history, winning an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and two Grammys.
is a 1982 American science-fiction masterpiece produced and directed by Steven Spielberg . A cornerstone of global cinema, the film is celebrated for its deep emotional resonance, groundbreaking special effects, and its portrayal of a profound friendship between a lonely boy and a stranded alien. Plot Overview E_T_-_L_extra-terrestre_1982_HD_-_Altadefinizio...
The film produced some of cinema's most indelible images, such as the silhouette of Elliott and E.T. flying their bicycle across a full moon—an image that later became the logo for Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment . The sweeping, emotional score by John Williams is
Upon its release on June 11, 1982, E.T. was a massive commercial success, surpassing Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time , a record it held for 11 years until Spielberg’s own Jurassic Park . Plot Overview The film produced some of cinema's
The children work to keep "E.T." hidden while the alien begins to learn about human culture and builds a makeshift communication device to "phone home". As the government's pursuit intensifies, E.T. and Elliott develop a telepathic and physical bond, sharing each other's feelings and health—a connection that reaches a critical point when both fall dangerously ill.
The film received nine Oscar nominations and won four: Best Original Score (John Williams), Best Visual Effects , Best Sound , and Best Sound Editing .