E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
A lonely boy befriends a stranded alien and works to help him get home, in one of cinema's warmest adventure stories. The emotional stakes run genuinely high, with scenes of apparent death, government pursuit, and a tearful farewell that will move the whole family.
A great shared watch for kids around 7 and up, with a trusted adult close by for the heavier moments.
If you’d rather skip
E.T. is first encountered in the dark backyard; his alien appearance and panicked movements may frighten young or sensitive viewers.
Government agents in hazmat suits seal off the house and set up a medical quarantine; visually intense and potentially frightening for young children.
E.T. appears to die; the sequence is prolonged, emotionally devastating, and will likely cause distress in younger or more sensitive viewers.