🎬E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg that tells the story of a lonely boy, Elliott, who befriends a gentle alien botanist stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings keep the alien, E.T., a secret, attempting to help him "phone home" and return to his spaceship while evading government scientists who want to capture him. The film is celebrated for its timeless story of friendship, innovative special effects, and cultural impact, becomi