The film is a science fiction film about a lonely boy who happens to befriend an extraterrestrial. It went out to be the most successful films in financial terms released to that point. The film illustrates the feelings of loneliness of a youth resulted from his parents’ divorce. It is a touching story about the connection between the hearts of people from two different worlds. A fun movie, it is a complete family entertainer.

The plot revolves around a young boy named Elliot played by Henry Thomas who happens to accidentally meet an alien and befriends him. Elliot along with his siblings helps the extraterrestrial return home by temporarily hiding him in their tool shed from their mother as well as the government.

Hiding in the tool shed, the E.T. gets accustomed to the ways of earth and tries to build contact with his people. With time, he falls sick and Elliot follows suit. The story then moves to the escaping of E.T. from the clutches of the government and returning to his people healthy and happy with the help of Elliot and his siblings. The journey has been scripted well and leaves the audience with a magical experience.

The film is a true blockbuster and is a mega hit with children. It creates movie magic by opening up a world of imagination where the children see themselves as heroes. The film unbolted a whole new world of fantasy for children and continues to inspire each new generation watching it. The film is a cinematic masterpiece and is a definite must-see movie!