E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
0.2617Canon Score · ranked #63 all time
Aggregated from 13 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #63
Every list on which E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #8 / 100 |
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #23 / 78 |
| Total Film 100 Greatest (2005) | Editorial list | #40 / 100 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #47 / 500 |
| Variety 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #58 / 100 |
| Entertainment Weekly 100 (2013) | Editorial list | #62 / 87 |
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #67 / 101 |
| Empire 100 Best (2025) | Editorial list | #96 / 100 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #128 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 (2005) | Editorial list | Selected |