What age is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) best from about age 7. An alien is accidentally left on Earth and forms a deep bond with 10-year-old Elliott. With his siblings, Elliott tries to help his new friend escape government pursuit and return to his home planet. It's a heartfelt story about friendship, belonging, and letting go.

What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial rated?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

Children may be scared by E.T.'s initial appearance and the pursuit by government agents.; Characters drink beer during a scene.; Some mild bullying by older kids.. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

Compassion for others; The power of friendship; Courage in the face of fear; Empathy for outsiders.

What can families talk about after watching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

What makes someone "alien" or different?; The meaning of true friendship and loyalty.; Why do people sometimes fear what they don't understand?; Saying goodbye to someone you love..

Where can I watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) — Reviews & scores

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

Children may be scared by E.T.'s initial appearance and the pursuit by government agents.
Characters drink beer during a scene.
Some mild bullying by older kids.