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Parents Guide to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial appropriate for kids? Age rating, content warnings and Family Score below.

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982 · Movie

PG

Content Ratings

Language2/5
Violence1/5
Sexual Content0/5
Substances1/5
Scary/Intense2/5
8
Family Score
Suggested Age

7+

Parent Verdict

A beloved classic with real emotional weight — E.T.'s apparent death and the menacing government agents can upset sensitive younger kids. There's some surprising 80s-era language ('penis breath,' a few mild curses) and a comedic scene where Elliott gets drunk through his link to E.T. Best for ages 7 and up, and keep tissues handy.

What Families Say

Our AI Rating

8/10

Ages 7+

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About This Rating

Our family-friendliness rating for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).

The Family Score of 8/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this movie is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 7+.