E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (U)

The Spielberg classic returns to the big screen yet again, because why wouldn’t you want to take the family to see one of the greatest, most endearing American films ever produced?

That’s because the story of the little boy from a broken home who befriends an alien stranded on Earth - really is a masterpiece. The strange little creature is orphaned by the departure of his spaceship, visiting earth on some kind of botanic expedition, and he is left stumbling around in the undergrowth. But a happy chance leads him to young Elliot (Henry Thomas) who, unknown to his mother or any grownups, takes him in, feeds him, witnesses ET’s healing gift, and finally in an ecstatic mind-melding process, experiences a merging of consciousness with ET.

The government isn't too pleased that the alien is being sheltered in the American suburbs, so it’s up to Elliot and his friends to shepherd the little green man to his mothership, and eventually home. A spellbinding, heartwarming tale of loss and friendship, E.T. is the perfect warm blanket that’ll lift anyone’s ailing spirit. Bring plenty of tissues.