E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.
A tender, wonder-filled story about childhood friendship and empathy that transcends species, anchored by the bittersweet bond between a lonely boy and a homesick alien.
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
